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How to Take a Frugal (or Free) Vacation or Trip

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I would be doubtful too if someone told me that, but the truth is that it’s rather easy to do if you have a rewards credit card and work hard to maximize your earning potential with it. But did you know there are easier and faster ways to accumulate those miles which could be enough to give you a free trip at least once a year, if not more?

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Are You Getting Ripped Off At The Gas Pump?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The email was adamant that pumps were overcharging for gasoline because the total amount didn’t really match up to the price times the number of gallons. My Gasoline Ripoff Non-Scientific Test. Watch For Higher Price Per Gallon If You Pay With Credit. Some stations charge more for using credit than if you pay with cash.

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Bing Rewards: Earn Rewards for Searching Online & More

For the Mommas

Just like a frequent flyer program that rewards you for flying, Bing Rewards gives you credits for searching the web using Bing as well as taking advantage of offers which help you discover the many ways Bing can help you get things done. You can earn additional credits by referring friends to Bing Rewards.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They may start getting money for birthdays or for doing chores and may learn that they can save it, spend it and give it away. Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). Buying gasoline. They are learning to count, sort and match things.

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Should YOU Buy a Boat?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These will include things such as insurance, property taxes, gasoline (to get to the lake and to boat on the lake), maintenance, boat slip fees and storage fees in off season. Since all they like to do is tour, renting a boat for a couple of hours gives most what they want in a boat ride. So why buy? Boating is fun.

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The 10 Best Money Saving Apps

Saving With Shellie

This handy application can help you find the best prices on gasoline in your area. Open an account, add your bank, credit, loan and retirement accounts and Mint will automatically pull in and categorize your transactions. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t grab them and give them a try. 6 Gas Buddy.