Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

For example, your home would count toward your net worth if you’re willing to use it for a home equity line of credit or sell it should the need arise. That includes revolving consumer debts — such as credit card balances — as well as personal, auto, payday and title loan balances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

At the time, I didn’t have credit cards so it was a valid concern. As an adult, I use both cash and credit as well as checks. Occasionally merchants will discount the price because they don’t have to pay the credit card fees on your purchase. That day the entire credit system nearly collapsed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 8, 2013

Easy credit, a have-it-now mentality and the consumer-driven society have all created this situation. A recent survey in the US showed that increasing numbers of people are filing for bankruptcy as their debts reach levels they simply cannot service. Managing your debt is vital if you are to avoid going down this road.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Source: Bankrate national survey of lenders As for 2024: The potential for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts could be good news for home equity loans. Credit card rates are lingering above the 20-percent mark, and personal loans can stretch into the 25–35 percent range for borrowers with less-than-perfect credit scores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

I found some figures on expenditure percentages from a survey conducted by the Department of Labor , which gave me an idea of what the average person spent in different categories. Credit Cards. Credit cards are probably the greatest danger to all your best intentions of sticking to your budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2013

According to a recent survey, Americans were planning to spend on average $854 on Christmas gifts in 2012. Unless it's paid with cash, that is one hefty credit card bill come January. According to the Washington Post and a CreditDonkey survey , "a shopper who charges about $700 on a credit card with a 13 percent interest.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2014

These people may accrue thousands of dollars of debt on a credit card their spouse doesn’t even know about. The popular sitcom, How I Met Your Mother, delved into this episode when Marshall discovered that Lily had over $20,000 in hidden credit card debt thanks to her designer clothes habit.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 15, 2016

As a SBKC Consumer Panelist , you will be asked to regularly send them your emails and junk mail related to Insurance, Investments, Banking, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Leisure, and more. Online Surveys: I am sure by now you have heard about ‘make money from online surveys’ and ‘are online surveys legit’?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high interest credit cards or a loan from family? According to a recent survey , over half of Americans have less than $1000 in their savings and checking accounts. If not for that fund, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2011

You will be asked to fill out a short survey to earn rewards to get the FREE Subscription. (No No Credit Card Required!). Hurry and request your FREE 3 Year Subscription to Working Mother Magazine ! Thanks, Savings & Stewardship !). ©2009-11 Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 4, 2023

According to a 2022 Dwellsy survey , 44 percent of respondents said that they or someone they knew had lost money due to rental fraud, with the average renter losing $2,890. Of course they’ll help you recover your money if you’re defrauded, just like they would if your credit card information were stolen. Not so,” warns Bordo.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 21, 2013

Basically, it works like several of the other survey sites that we talk about on Saving Everyday. You can earn by completing surveys, watching videos, searching the internet, completing offers, and shopping online. I make $2 – $3 a day completing surveys, which is nearly $900 a year!

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Amazon offered us $50 credit if we signed up for a credit card. So here''s what we bought with our $50 plus we had credit from survey''s!! All these items only $3.12!!!!! Basically paid partial shipping cost! Chicken Timer- our 7 year old timer died on us Black Bedskirt-no you don''t see all my stock up stuff!

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) You can earn points just by reading emails, taking surveys, or by doing your online shopping through their links. Start shopping now.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 9, 2015

No credit card info is required to request this freebie. You just fill out a quick survey about your breakfast habits. If you hurry you can grab a FREE one year subscription to Martha Stewart Living magazine. This is offered through Rewards Gold. Then give them your mailing info.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

” CCS presents Savvy Credit Card Use: Track Your Spending posted at Credit Card Smarts , saying, “A big key to using your credit card wisely is tracking your credit card spending. Financial Planning Odysseas presents Forget Your ATM Card? Not so today.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2015

Maybe that is why our credit card bills are so high! According to the 2014 Wealth Report , put out by Credit Suisse, the world-wide range for middle class is $10,000 to $100,000 net worth (in US dollars). And then there is the media. Lots of our shows perpetuate the image that we all have a right to middle class affluence.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 4, 2011

Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) My Points – Earn points to redeem for gift cards to tons of retailers like CVS, Bath & Body Works, Macy’s, and More!

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Complete 100% FREE Offers – Check out the 100% FREE offers area of the InboxDollars site and you can earn cash (between $0.25 – $3.00) for trialing a new product or service with no money down and no credit card required. Take Surveys – earn between $0.50 – $10.00 for sharing your opinion via surveys.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2014

A 2012 Travel Leaders survey found more Americans are thinking creatively about when and how to travel , with many signing up for discounted deals outside of peak season. Do your homework ahead of time by calling your bank and credit card companies for a rundown of possible fees. with a deep discount site. Pay the smart way.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2012

I managed to rack up over $20,000 of credit card and personal debt by the time I was 23 and this affected my ability to keeo my first house. There are several reasons, according to a recent survey. There’s plenty of time to get into that later on, right? Well, actually, no! So, why do we avoid the whole budget issue?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

If you have the time, you can open a Swagbucks account and search the internet for points that can be traded in for gift cards, or you can take advantage of bank cash bonus offers if you open a credit card or checking account. You can also try taking surveys.

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For the Mommas

MAY 9, 2011

per person, which can be paid by paypal/credit card. {If You will need to fill out the information for each ticket purchased, so if you are buying two tickets fill out the survey twice. The class will be held on 6/4/11 at 1pm at the Hampton Inn Scranton At Montage Mountain 22 Montage Mountain Rd Moosic, PA 18507.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Stephan Marks presents How to Make Money with Paid Surveys posted at Promo Code Center. Consumer Boomer presents How To Be Frugal With Your Credit Card posted at Consumer Boomer , saying, “Frugal use of a credit card can actually save you money rather than cost you money! Here’s how…&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Philip Taylor from PT Money Personal Finance presents The Best Gas Rewards Credit Cards–June 2011. A recent survey claimed that six out of ten parents provide or have provided financial help to their adult children. Ben from Money Smart Life provides Credit Card Bonus Comparison Charts so you can make the best decision.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

If you have no income and no credit or bad credit, you’ll need a co-signer to get a private student loan. Without bills in your name, such as a credit card, car loan or utility, it’s hard to demonstrate that you can pay bills on time. Will I need a co-signer for a private student loan?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Although we think of the Great Recession starting in early 2009, it wasn’t until 2013 that the 5 year CD interest rate fell below 1% – and has stayed there ever since according to Bank Rates interest survey data. The FDIC shows the US national average payout for savings accounts less than $100,000 is.06%. Six measly cents.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. If you achieve it, nothing happens, but if you don’t achieve it, the site will charge your credit card and donate money to a charity whose cause you hate. The top 3 financial resolutions?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2015

Many have tried, via surveys, to define what it means to be rich – either in annual income or in net worth. The only debt we have is temporary – credit card charges that we pay off each month so we don’t get charged any interest. For all of the upside benefits, there are definite downside problems. Not really.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). Use your card for the other purchases you make as well. Get Rewarded. What a deal.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

Rather than finding yourself in a position where you’re relying on credit cards for these expenses – and then wasting your hard-earned money on paying off those cards in the following months – try creating separate sinking funds instead. There are dozens of ways to earn money from home – from online surveys to starting a blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Money Q&A: Young Investors Hold Too Much Cash In Their Portfolios A recent survey found that young investors are staying away from the stock market and holding large cash positions. Money Reasons: Why I Got An American Express Blue Cash Card MR loves reward credit cards.

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