Category Archives: Saving Money

Tips to Save on Travel for Summer

Traveling for your summer vacation? Here’s how to save… Use credit card rewards…Drive rather than fly…Travel off peak Go off the beaten path. Most popular destinations charge a premium to summer travelers. If you’re looking to save a little cash on … Continue reading

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Don’t Get Tanked by Gas Prices

Gas prices have fallen lately but they’re still a significant cause of budget distress for those of us with poor mileage gas guzzlers. I’m a case in point, on the negative side I only average about 15 miles to the … Continue reading

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Tips for Savvy Savers

We all would like to save more or simply have more to spend on life’s important pleasures or the special people in our life (Father’s Day is coming up!). Use this list of useful tips to put more money in … Continue reading

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10 Ways to Avoid (More) Debt in 2017

Steve Bucci of BankRate.com offers 10 great tips that will help you avoid getting deeper in debt in 2014 (or 2015, 16, etc..). Ignore these at your peril (and your Credit Scores!). I’ve offered my own take on his tips so be … Continue reading

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Could You Use an Extra $10,000 in 2018?

According to AARP.org  you can save big this year by following these simple tips: Save $200 a year by doing larger loads of laundry in cold water and line drying. Clothes will last twice as long too. You’ll save $1,000 … Continue reading

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afca MySavings Membership is Huge

afca MySavings members enjoy nearly 1/2 million savings opportunities nationwide. Learn just how big this program is and join today. Continue reading

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Best Bargains for June

Apart from the bargains that AFCA MySavings members receive for being a member, June is noted for the following bargains as well: Expect Big Savings on Airfares Travel pros are expecting a blow out sale on air travel beginning in … Continue reading

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Penny Wise, Dollar Wise

It’s amazing how the small expenditures we make every day add up to big expenses when calculated on an annual basis. Here’s 3 easy ways to saving more now by exercising small acts of frugality on a daily basis: Do … Continue reading

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Save Money with Frugal Christmas Shopping Tips

Is the idea of spending tons of money and racking up big credit card balances giving you pre-Holiday nausea? You aren’t alone. The average American will spend around $750 on Christmas with some estimates closer to $1000. Spend Less, Get … Continue reading

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Thank afca for November Travel Savings

Travel In Good Spirit Well afca members, it’s the holiday season again, which means you probably have lots of travel, trips, and vacations coming your way. We want to make sure you get everywhere you need to be so that … Continue reading

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