Don’t break the bank, stay on budget and add to college savings during
this year’s holiday season, says Upromise by Sallie Mae. New for 2013, Upromise
has many free shipping offers, online coupons and on Dec. 3, 10, and 17,
college saving rewards will double to 10 percent at dozens of featured
online partners such as Macy’s, Finish Line, and Harry & David.
“As a busy mom, I shop online to save money and time, plus add to my
kids’ college funds,” said Erin Condon, vice president, Sallie Mae.
“Free shipping offers and increased cash back for college at boutique
and large retailers alike are a no-brainer for parents, grandparents and
even recent grads.”
To help keep consumers in the green, Upromise will feature a free
shipping day on Dec. 12, aggregating dozens of retailers’ free shipping
offerings in one place. To add to the savings, Upromise offers deals
and coupons to cut costs in addition to everyday 5 percent cash back
or 10 percent with the Upromise MasterCard on eligible online purchases
at 850-plus online retailers. Cross one thing off the list of things to
remember by downloading Upromise’s RewardU
toolbar, which reminds shoppers of participating online merchants.
Upromise by Sallie Mae is free to join and members have earned nearly
$800 million in cash back for college including $14 million during the
holidays last year. Hundreds of companies have joined forces to help
families save money for college through everyday purchases, online
shopping, booking travel, or dining out. Rewards can be invested in a
529 college savings plan, used to help pay down an eligible Sallie Mae
student loan, deposited into a Sallie Mae High Yield Savings Account or
requested by check.
Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM) is the nation’s No. 1 financial services
company specializing in education. Celebrating 40 years of making a
difference, Sallie Mae continues to turn education dreams into reality
for American families, today serving 25 million customers. With products
and services that include Upromise rewards, scholarship search and
planning tools, education loans, insurance, and online banking, Sallie
Mae offers solutions that help families save, plan, and pay for college.
Sallie Mae also provides financial services to hundreds of college
campuses as well as to federal and state governments. Learn more at SallieMae.com.
Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are
not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.
Copyright Business Wire 2013