Why its a good idea to periodically withdraw money from your Upromise account now

[pedspeech]

I have been a member for five years and only have $30. Most of the places I shop are not contributing. :frown:

[Cynthiabutterfly]

Originally Posted by amesw Anyone who is not getting much should review their profile and ensure that all their grocery cards and credit cards numbers are 1. entered correctly and 2. activated. Then, you should remember to use credit instead of debit as debits don't count. these steps have boosted my family's upromise savings from $50/year to the maximum allowed!

All of my grocery purchases are either cash or debit, and they always count as long as I use my frequent shopper card.

[MrsPinecone]

Originally Posted by Cynthiabutterfly All of my grocery purchases are either cash or debit, and they always count as long as I use my frequent shopper card.

But for other stores (like BB&B), you MUST use it as credit or it will not count.

[MeghanR]

Wow, thank you. I'd never realized that I could withdraw money at anytime. I have been planning to open a 529 associated with Upromise, but I just hadn't done it. I also hadn't realized that there were fees other than the original $250 start-up deposit.

The Upromise 529 is through Vanguard, correct? I already have a Vanguard Roth IRA account that I like, so it would be nice to stick with the same company, but I'm flexible. So... I'd love input about where I should invest my Upromise money. Thanks!

[msack3889]

Originally Posted by MeghanR Wow, thank you. I'd never realized that I could withdraw money at anytime.

Me either. I guess I better go check it out

[JANE4girls]

just requested another $200 check!!!

[niftyneon99]

I got the upromise card last year in november (to gear up for my surgery) and since then I have added in over $100 to my account!

I am getting ready to withdraw it all right now

[MeredithRX]

Wow. I never knew it could be withdrawn at any time either. Thanks for the update! I am going to mail in my request tomorrow.

[berlinsmommy]

Bumping this and adding a link to a PDF form to withdraw your money from Upromise:

Easy to withdraw

FYI: This must be notorized if requesting $200 or more.

[Lori63]

I have earned 48 dollars in 5 years. I withdrew $39 a few years ago-I just don't shop where I could earn more, but I don't really care. Whatever little bit I get is better than nothing.