03 Jan 2019
By Debra Baca
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Free Gift with Purchase

Free Gift with Purchase

Saving Money
98/365 I love me a free gift with purchase. This is when shopping centers offer you a free ticket to an event or show when you spend at their stores. Most people probably don't give much thought to these offers because sometimes the spending limit is high, like $200 or $300. However, since I buy gift cards frequently, my spending…
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01 Jan 2019
By Debra Baca
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2018 Top Nine

2018 Top Nine

Disney, Feature Articles, Travel
96/365 Over on Instagram, everyone (and their dog) is posting their Top Nine. I went to the app associated with the concept and generated mine, too. It was very boring, with some of my Swagbucks and deals posts showing up as the most popular in my feed this year. So I decided that I would make my own Top Nine.…
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30 Dec 2018
By Debra Baca
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Cut Back on the Holiday Madness: Reassess for Next Year

Cut Back on the Holiday Madness: Reassess for Next Year

Budgeting
94/365 Since the holidays are almost over, it's a good time to reflect. Instead of waiting until next year, right now while you are putting away the decorations and cleaning up from all of the holiday madness, think about which traditions and activities brought the most joy to you and your family. Perhaps even have some discussions with family members…
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29 Dec 2018
By Debra Baca
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Increase Your Giving, Lower Your Tax

Increase Your Giving, Lower Your Tax

Budgeting, Saving Money
93/365 It's that time of year to evaluate your charitable giving for 2018 in order to reap the benefits on your taxes come April (or February if you're not a procrastinator). It seems counterintuitive, but you can actually save money in the long run by increasing your giving now. Standard Deduction Let me explain. The IRS has an allowance for…
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26 Dec 2018
By Debra Baca
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30% Back at Staples with Chase Offers

30% Back at Staples with Chase Offers

Disney, Saving Money
90/365 If you download the Chase app (or the Chase Pay app), you can browse offers that you can load to your card just like Amex Offers. Right now, there are several good ones available for 5, 10, 15, and even 30% back! Unfortunately, they are highly targeted, so you have to check your accounts to see which offers you…
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24 Dec 2018
By Debra Baca
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One More Disney Challenge for DMR’s Holiday Surprise Spectacular (Dead)

One More Disney Challenge for DMR’s Holiday Surprise Spectacular (Dead)

Disney, Earning Money
88/365 This promotion is over. In keeping with the pattern of a new bonus Disney Challenge every Monday during their Holiday Surprise Spectacular, Disney Movie Rewards has posted one more this time that will test your knowledge on Mary Poppins Returns. You can find the bonus game here, and it will be live through 12/30/2018. Don't worry if the Wreck-It Ralph logo…
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