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Chris | The Savings Guy

@chrissavesabuck

I simplify finance and offer savings tips for 9-5ers. Tweets on investing & personal finance. Former Broker. Tweets ≠ advice. chrissavesabuck.com

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College is expensive Starting a 529 acct for your child is one of the best things to do You contribute $$ to an account and can withdraw the funds for college tax-free Just take a peek at how pricey college is and will be 👇

College is expensive

Starting a 529 acct for your child is one of the best things to do 

You contribute $$ to an account and can withdraw the funds for college tax-free

Just take a peek at how pricey college is and will be 👇
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I scored a sweet credit card retention offer But it can be difficult to know which is better: cash or points? Check out our latest newsletter where we outline the hidden value of both - and which may be better for you howtosaveabuck.beehiiv.com/p/cash-or-poin…

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There's still time to contribute to an IRA for 2024! For most, you'll have until April 15 to make that contribution Don't let your retirement go unfunded! Contribute, invest, and automate then, sit back and put your feet up

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Are you a customer of Tmobile? In order to get an Autopay discount, they want your debit card I loaded mine to my acct When it's time to pay, I do it a few days early with a credit card instead That way I get the discount AND the points!

Are you a customer of Tmobile?

In order to get an Autopay discount, they want your debit card

I loaded mine to my acct

When it's time to pay, I do it a few days early with a credit card instead

That way I get the discount AND the points!
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Me and my spouse: using credit cards to pay for everything possible over a couple years, and pay the balance in full every month Last summer: used credit card points to buy 2 RT BUSINESS class tickets to Austria Saved $18,000

Me and my spouse:  

using credit cards to pay for everything possible over a couple years, and pay the balance in full every month

Last summer: used credit card points to buy 2 RT BUSINESS class tickets to Austria 

Saved $18,000
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Stock markets are at all-time highs Don't let it go to your head There are times when they fall too Avoid emotions and keep investing regardless!

Chris | The Savings Guy (@chrissavesabuck) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I scored a sweet credit card retention offer But it can be difficult to know which is better: cash or points? Check out our latest newsletter where we outline the hidden value of both - and which may be better for you howtosaveabuck.beehiiv.com/p/cash-or-poin…

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Want to invest but have no idea where to start? We'll help! Check out our FREE guide on mutual funds and ETFs & why they are popular choices among investors

Want to invest but have no idea where to start?

We'll help!

Check out our FREE guide on mutual funds and ETFs & why they are popular choices among investors
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There's still time to contribute to an IRA for 2024! For most, you'll have until April 15, 2025 to make that contribution And this year it has increased to $7,000! Contribute, invest, automate Then, sit back and put your feet up...

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Travel abroad? Incur ATM fees when withdrawing $ ? Schwab offers a checking acct that gives ATM rebates automatically Yup - anywhere, any amount, anytime Follow me for more money saving tips!

Travel abroad?

Incur ATM fees when withdrawing $ ?

Schwab offers a checking acct that gives ATM rebates automatically

Yup - anywhere, any amount, anytime

Follow me for more money saving tips!
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Uh oh AARP is increasing their dues in 2025 By $4 - from $16 LOL At $20, this is still a deal, as AARP provides so many benefits and discounts for members

Uh oh

AARP is increasing their dues in 2025

By $4 - from $16

LOL

At $20, this is still a deal, as <a href="/AARP/">AARP</a> provides so many benefits and discounts for members
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You want to invest But don't know where to start Mutual Funds? ETFs? We have you covered Check out our 10-page FREE Ebook that educates you on both assets and their similarities & differences!

You want to invest

But don't know where to start

Mutual Funds?

ETFs?

We have you covered

Check out our 10-page FREE Ebook that educates you on both assets and their similarities &amp; differences!
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Credit cards are useful tools But they can be dangerous Credit cards carry high interest rates The most important rule: if you have credit card debt, prioritize it and pay it down first Otherwise, you are punishing yourself

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Got a 401(k)? Ever heard of an Expense Ratio? It's the fee lurking in your investment $VTSAX for example has an expense ratio of just 0.04% That's 40 cents for every $1,000 you invest! Low ratios like this are gold - saving you $ each year on your investments!

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Think you know how to DCA? Dollar cost averaging can be a strategic method to consistently invest... AND remove emotion from your behavior Check out our newsletter below on how to stick to your investment plan! howtosaveabuck.beehiiv.com/p/dollar-cost-…

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You started investing and not sure what to do Mutual funds? ETFs? What are the differences? How do I begin? We answer that and more in our FREE beginner's guide to Mutual funds vs. ETFs. Check it out below!

You started investing and not sure what to do

Mutual funds?

ETFs?

What are the differences?

How do I begin?

We answer that and more in our FREE beginner's guide to Mutual funds vs. ETFs. Check it out below!
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How do mutual funds get priced? How do I buy an ETF? These questions and more get answered in our FREE guide on the basics of mutual funds and ETFs. Check it out below!

How do mutual funds get priced?

How do I buy an ETF?

These questions and more get answered in our FREE guide on the basics of mutual funds and ETFs. Check it out below!
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Want cash back? @rakuten is the easiest way Install their web extension, click on it, shop, and earn money ! I got over $26 cash back on my recent purchase Use my link below - you get $40 and I get $40 - through Dec 8th! rakuten.com/r/CRCLEM18?eei…