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Why I Hate Credit Card Points
wisebread.com 1 week, 6 days agoWith few exceptions, I have no interest in rewards in the form of "points," "miles," or anything similar. (See also: Swipe Envy ) I've always felt this way, but I've been prompted to write this by a particularly annoying commercial. What sets me off is when the actor playing the customer talks about how his points are "like money in the bank." Of course, my response is, "You know what's more like money in the bank? Money in the bank! " Then he goes on to talk about how he can "spend" his points to get stuff
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City Shopping: Finding Your New Frugal Home
wisebread.com 1 week agoLiving frugally means more than paying attention to the small details of our financial lives. Sometimes the broad brushstrokes we make can affect our lifestyles more than anything else. People seldom talk about how the place we choose to live can add to , or detract from , our frugal goals. Besides the obvious factors like job opportunities, proximity to family, and property prices, what are some other things we should consider when exploring cities and deciding where to make a new frugal home? (See also: L










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