Hi guys! First, a little introduction: My name is Tessa Juliette from Travel Where to Next and I am a writer, photographer, and Instagrammer. I’m also a self-taught master budgeter, which is why I’ve teamed up with Mint to spill all my budget travel secrets. The above video is a little intro and a
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Should I rent a car in Oahu? Great question. It might seem like booking a rental will give you the most freedom of movement, but it’s likely not worth the cost.
Budgeting for travel is hard enough as it is. But add in a job that provides inconsistent income it may seem impossible. After years of trial and error, I finally figured out a way to stop stressing about budgeting and save for travel (and retirement!) all at the same time. The Tricks 1. Paying myself
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Hello everyone! Today is my birthday. I am the big ol’ 25 today! 🙂 I plan on relaxing and eating a ridiculous amount of sushi today as my birthday treat. Anyway, as a personal finance blogger, I hear a lot about everyone else’s money stories. For the most part, I hear a lot of excuses […]
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Destination weddings sound like a fairy tale come to life, right? While they definitely can come with a huge price tag, they don’t have to. Here are some simple tips to plan a destination wedding that doesn’t break the bank. The Location The most important part of your destination wedding is the destination of course!
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When you think of credit cards you probably think: debt, fees, and compounding interest. But, if you use credit cards correctly it can actually save money. I’m serious. Travel credit cards, in particular, have a lot of perks built in, not only saving you money on vacation but also during normal life. Before I begin,
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Resort fees are controversial, with many believing the advertised price should be the final price. But could there be an upside to these divisive charges?
Howdy. My name is Michael Robinson. While J.D. is visiting Europe with his cousins, I volunteered to share how my wife and I have leveraged the power of geographic arbitrage to pursue our dreams — and to build our wealth.
Geographic arbitrage means taking advantage of the differences in prices between various locations. You earn money in a stronger economy (San Francisco, maybe, or the U.S. in general) and spend it in a weaker economy (South Dakota or Ecuador, for instance).
Geographic arbitrage is a powerful tactic worth considering if you want to increase your saving rate so that you can better pursue your financial goals. Several times over the course of our lives together so far, my wife and I have managed to unwittingly stumble upon the benefits of geographic arbitrage.
New York City is often said to be one of the most expensive destinations in the world to travel to. While there are crazy expensive adventures to be had – like this $1,800 helicopter tour – NYC is also a city you can easily traverse on a budget. I recently took to the city with
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New Year’s resolutions are the holiday tradition that comes with the most eye rolls. I mean, who hasn’t promised themselves to eat healthier, get to the gym more, or cut down on social media starting January 1st – and then failed at it by Feb 1st. But, if part of your list this year, includes
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