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How do rebate levels compare among the [tag]529 savings club[/tag] programs? To get an idea, we visited each program’s website and compared published rebates for various retailers common to all of the 529 rewards savings clubs: 529 Plan Comparison – … Continue reading →

In addition to 529 reward credit cards, 529 loyalty shopping clubs offer another means to leverage everyday purchases into free college savings. Details differ, but the basic operation of all these programs is the same: a network of merchants agrees … Continue reading →

There’s a wide array of rewards you can earn by paying bills with a credit card: [tag]frequent-flier miles[/tag], [tag]cash back bonuses[/tag], gift cards, etc. In fact, according to CNN/Money, there are some 20,000 different reward credit cards to choose from. … Continue reading →

You are probably well aware that college costs are soaring and that the need for parents to build college savings has never been greater. You may also be aware of various loyalty reward programs (such as Upromise and BabyMint) that … Continue reading →

[tag]Buy a car with a credit card[/tag]! Sound crazy? Well, just hear me out on this one. Before we get started there are a few words of caution that need mentioning. Specifically, if you can afford to buy a car … Continue reading →

For those of us who know how to use them properly, credit cards can actually be quite fun and lucrative. To those who do not know how to use them properly, I would say that you should stop reading this … Continue reading →

by Rebecca Lindsey  Courtesy of Cardratings.com Here’s a newsflash: children are expensive. Never mind diapers, food, clothing, computers, MP2 players, trips to the mall, etc. One of the biggest expenses your child(ren) will incur is college tuition. The cost of further … Continue reading →

Understanding differences between [tag]529 college savings credit cards[/tag] and [tag]529 rebate[/tag] shopping clubs will help you maximize [tag]college savings[/tag]. Although many 529 credit cards are directly affiliated with a 529 savings club (see table), it does not follow that the … Continue reading →