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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

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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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Create a Gift Giving Fund | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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The holiday season is just around the corner, and along with the festivities comes the gift buying frenzy. Download another budget (but save under a different name) for your other yearly gift giving. If possible, set the money aside in a separate savings account earmarked specifically for gift spending.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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We’re ready for a big trip to celebrate our accomplishment and we are already planning one for over the holidays. Start Additional Savings Accounts. We have several things that we want to start saving for, such as a car replacement fund, some home repairs/updates, a new camper, and travel.

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The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year – Details

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What you can save on, what to expect to go on sale, each month, a list of awesome things to stock up on for the entire year ! … This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money! and paper plates with ‘Graduation on them’ for $0.89. The best guide !