By Train, by Plane, by Automobile…Ways to Save on Travel
The post was originally published on The Centsible Life. With the holidays approaching and winter right around the corner, I’ve been letting my imagination run away from me. The idea of taking a vacation, or at least leaving my living room, is making me drool over each and every sunset-on-the-beach photo I come across. Yet, traveling on a budget calls for creativity, research, and gumption. Lately I’ve been scoping out the best modes of transportation for quick weekend get-aways, longer...
Read MoreSave Money Without Losing Your Friendships
Sometimes keeping up with friends earning significantly more than you can be difficult. Maybe you have a professional job, but your best friend from high school is an entrepreneur or lawyer, earning more than double your salary. You still want to hang out, but you definitely can’t afford to do everything he/she does. People who have more spending power often choose to eat at expensive places, drink at pricey bars, and take fancy vacations. We’ve all seen that episode of Friends when...
Read MoreHomebody or Wanderlust?
Ever since I created my Bliss Box Quiz, my head has been a-buzz with quiz-show type questions. Maybe it’s a niche I’ll have to develop into it’s own page at some point. But what does this have to do with personal finance or buying a house? Well, determining if one is a homebody or wanderlust could affect their personal finances. For example, a homebody may be more prone to want to purchase a house closer to home, no matter what the price or real estate market looks like. Where...
Read MoreGuest Posting Today
I have a guest post over at GoBankingRates.com about AMEX Travel Companion Ticket. The article describes how to obtain a companion ticket and if it’s worth the bother. If you’re interested, check it out!
Read MoreScoping Out the Best Last Minute Flight Deals
Man, if you look at my last post and this one, you’re surely thinking I’m obsessed with death. Not so, I say. However, death is a certainty no one can escape. And with death, comes funeral services. And with funeral services, comes family members scrambling to make it to the burial service. With last minute travel arrangements underway, getting the best deal is imperative. This past week my husband’s grandfather passed away, it was his last remaining grandparent. (My last...
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