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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

Family Balance Sheet

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. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I enjoy blogging and biking, and I usually cycle between 15 and 20 miles a day indoors when I’m not getting out to hit a bike trail. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts.

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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For those who prefer to pay with cash and avoid the credit card debt cycle altogether, building a solid credit history and high FICO score can be a challenge – but it doesn’t have to be. Bank accounts don’t factor into your credit score, but the relationship you have with your bank might lead to financing opportunities.