One of my favorite banks, SmartyPig, which still offers an above average 1.75% APY on savings, is rewarding one lucky customer with $4,951 to help pay off their debts (or take a vacation, shop for Christmas presents, etc.). That figure just happens to be the average amount owed by Americans on their credit cards. It’s an 8-year low, but there is some work left to do, and SmartyPig wants to help.
To enter the “Race Out of Debt” contest, open a SmartyPig account here, then follow the directions on SmartyPig’s blog post announcing the contest. Good luck!
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The Lost Decade of Investing: Was All Really Lost? The big take-away for me – the market is broader than the S&P 500, and there were opportunities to make money over the last ten years. (@Generation X Finance)
I Did It My Way: Long-Term Blogging Success Tips. When I first came on the scene three years ago with Frugal Dad, Amy was one of the first to virtually greet me. Her site remains one of my personal favorites. (@Mom Advice)
Ahh, the American Dream. A very simple, yet very powerful, post from Bernice. How many of these things can you relate to? (@Ramblings of a Woman)
FREE Christmas Planning eBook and Printables. With Christmas only 100 days away, and shopping/decorating season beginning well before that, this eBook and accompanying templates should come in handy! (@Organizing Your Way)
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