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“We’re Going to Hawaii when…”

Family Balance Sheet

It can get a bit boring for her considering her sister swims less than 5 minutes during the 4 hour meet. Our Debt Freedom Plan includes a family trip to Walt Disney World after we pay off our non-mortgage debt and a trip to Hawaii to celebrate paying off our mortgages. Over the weekend, my oldest daughter had a swim meet.

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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My own sister-in-law paid for travel to Hawaii by charging her son’s college tuition (this option, by the way, is no longer available with her card company). To me, credit card reward programs are very similar to coupon clipping. I think they are a pain. I undersand the incentive, but don’t think it is worthwhile for us.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

my sister-in-law earned enough cash to take the family to Hawaii!! By paying college tuition at the state university with a cash back rewards credit card (and then paying the balance off before any interest charges came due!!), What a deal. Use your card for the other purchases you make as well. Know Where to Get the Money.

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102 Stores Nationwide that Give A Teacher Discount

Coupons Do Work

Crew’s sister store, Madewell, also offers teachers 15% off in stores. Aston Hotels and Resorts : Thanks to a TotallyTeacher.com discount, teachers can get 10% off Aston hotels and resorts in Hawaii, Lake Tahoe, and Lake Las Vegas. J.Crew : Show your valid school ID, and J. Madewell : J.

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