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How Many Credit Cards Should You Carry?

Kat Tretina July 20, 2022 • 5 Minute Read
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If used strategically, credit cards can be an amazing tool. They can give you more flexibility in your spending, allow you to earn valuable rewards, and you can take advantage of benefits like free car rental insurance and purchase protection.
Buy Used

Amanda Peterson July 13, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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Why spend hundreds of dollars on name brand clothes, shoes, and toys when they will grow out of it almost as soon as you purchase it? Save money now. Put that extra money you may have spent on high dollar items in a savings account for when they get older. Or, use that money and take them on a fun vacation or trip!
Independence Day History

Amanda Peterson July 4, 2022 • 3 Minute Read
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We celebrate Independence Day every year in America, usually with fireworks, barbeques, boating, swimming, fishing, bonfires, and family or friend get-togethers. But one might wonder just how did the infamous holiday came to be? We know general facts about "it's the birthday of the USA" and we are celebrating our independence, but what does that really mean?
Freeze Any Leftovers

Amanda Peterson July 1, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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This week's #FrugalFriday focuses on leftovers! Did you make too much of a meal, or not feed as many as you originally thought? Be frugal and freeze it!
Cancel Subscriptions

Amanda Peterson June 22, 2022 • 2 Minute Read
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Do you have subscriptions that you don't really need? Consider cancelling them! Use that money to pay down your credit card debt or make extra car or house payments!
What Makes A Good Father

Amanda Peterson June 19, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” —Billy Graham
16 Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags

Amanda Peterson June 17, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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We're sure that if your parents were anything like ours, you most definitely know the value of a plastic grocery bag. This week's Frugal Friday talks about reusing plastic bags!
How to Pay for Your Dream Vacation With a Personal Loan

Kat Tretina June 12, 2022 • 3 Minute Read
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Using a personal loan to pay for a vacation is never ideal, and no financial expert would ever recommend you do it. Instead, you should aim to pay for your trip in full with cash from your savings or checking account.
Do All Your Errands in One Day

Amanda Peterson June 9, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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CreditSoup's Thrifty Thursday tip this week is to save money by running all of your errands in one day. Not only will this alleviate extra trips to the store, you'll be saving gas money and preventing those impulse buys from extra trips! Schedule a day, map it out, and utilize online services.