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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

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Way back in 2008 I signed up for a Upromise account and then it sat unused for many years. I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped my mind. Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. Hello, 2020. 108 Months X $72 = $7,776!

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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

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They already have savings accounts that they don’t know about. I send in $50 every month to each of their accounts. Pay Attention to Interest Rates Did you know that 82% of all Americans have a credit card, and 61% of them have credit card debt? Find yours and use it to make extra cash.

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The Best Cash Back Sites for Holiday Shopping

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The Best Cash Back Sites to Save on Holiday Shopping. Now cashback isn’t instant savings. Last year, I accumulated over $400 cash back from my holiday shopping. I use it to treat myself, but you can use it however you wish. Maybe even use to start up a 2017 holiday savings account.

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The Best Cash Back Sites for Holiday Shopping

For the Mommas

The Best Cash Back Sites to Save on Holiday Shopping. I know it is not even Halloween yet, but it really is time to gear up for holiday shopping. One other thing I have started doing the last few years, is treating myself post-holiday season. Last year, I accumulated over $400 cash back from my holiday shopping.

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2019 Christmas Savings Club

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I promise I won’t start reciting Christmas carols, but while the holidays are still somewhat fresh in our minds, I think it would be a good idea to start planning for Christmas 2019. Did you use cash or put your purchases on a credit card? A credit Christmas equals: a “how are we going to pay for this” Christmas.

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Keeping it Simple: Strategies for Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Wouldn’t it be much simpler if you only had a few accounts, maybe a working account and one or two savings accounts? Get a Debit Card The next step to simplifying your finances is to get a debit card linked to your working account, (the one that does the work of paying your bills and expenses).

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How to Avoid Financial Disaster

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s not for paying bills, going on holidays or paying college fees; no matter how urgent these might be, they are not emergencies. Consider it insurance and don’t fret that it’s only earning measly interest in a savings account. Limit your exposure by aggressively attacking your credit card balances, focusing on one at a time.