TWEET OF THE DAY: AUGUST 7, 2012
It’s hard to get people to talk about money in person, so it’s a good thing that Twitter exists. People will talk about anything there! Here’s our favorite money-related tweet of the day. There was a...
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How To Plan A Guilt-Free Summer Vacation
Free wine? Yeah, that could work in a hotel’s favor! After a long summer studying for my pesky CPA exam, I decided that September will be time for some relaxation! It just so happens that a few of my...
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How I Feel OK Splurging For International Travel
This plane looks like a foreign adventure by itself! Apart from student loans, traveling to an international destination is probably the most money I’ve spent at one time. (Note: I’m from Texas, so...
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Remember To Include Travel Documents In Your Vacation Budget
There’s nothing quite like waiting on an expedited Passport to make you sweat (and make your wallet cry). In my previous post, I provided tips for buying an international plane ticket. But you won’t...
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Spending Cash Overseas
Spending is, like most things in life, all about perspective. International roundtrip plane ticket? Check. Passport and tourist visa? Check and check. I provided tips on those aspects of international...
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Tourist Trapped? 3 Ways To Survive Visiting The Big Apple
Visiting this winter wonderland? You’ll have to worry about more than just skate rentals. This past weekend, I journeyed outside my college bubble to visit some friends in New York City. I hadn’t been...
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4 Ways To Have A Fun Local Spring Break
Trapeze, anyone? You’ll definitely get a good vacation story out of this! Cancun and Miami out of the question for spring break this year? Don’t mope around! (Events never unfold quite like they do in...
View ArticleWhere Do Your Spring Break Plans Fall In The “Five Stages Of Grief”?
I didn’t realize it, but apparently, spring break is just around the corner. I blame my forgetfulness on a couple things: the chilly weather outside and the chilling realization that corporate life has...
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Where Will Your Savings Take You? [COMIC]
The last time we saw Pete, he was preparing to leave the #20SomethingProblems gang behind and embark on his European adventure. (Is this his itinerary?) Now, he’s half a world away—but Pete still has...
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3 Ways To Enjoy Spring Break Without Breaking The Bank
Fun fact: Other countries have grocery stores too. And the food there is likely cheaper than in restaurants as well. A few weeks ago, I made a fantastic discovery: Real people get spring breaks too!...
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4 Tips For Packing Luggage For A Summer Trip
One investment worth making? A good, large backpack. Go for that over a rolling suitcase, which can be a pain to lug around (especially if broken). Two summers ago, I went on a 7-week Euro trip. I...
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3 Must-Have Travel Accessories You Can Make Yourself
Buying tiny toiletries is a waste of money. With graduation season in full swing and the summer fast upon us, young travelers (including yours truly) are taking off for adventures all over the globe....
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3 Hidden Costs That Could Crush Your Low-Budget Euro-Trip
Baggage overage fees might catch you by surprise on your European getaway. It’s easy to get confused while traveling—and it’s even easier for any “mistakes” you make to result in a fee or ticket of...
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Save On Travel Accommodations By Staying With Locals
A couch may not be as comfortable as a hotel bed, but it will save you a lot of money. When traveling, one of the biggest expenses is usually accommodations. If you’re backpacking in Europe, you’ll...
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How To Eat On A Backpacker’s Budget When Traveling In Europe
Buying your own groceries instead of going out to eat is an internationally known money-saver. When you’re on vacation, your instinct is to do things the easy way—which means eating most of your meals...
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How To Travel In Style On An Entry Level Budget
Rewards cards can help you save on travel; just be sure you know their terms before signing up. A recent article by Business Insider noted how millennials define success as having freedom and a strong...
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How You Can Benefit From A Work Exchange Program
WWOOF can help you experience parts of the world you couldn’t afford otherwise. This year, I traveled around Europe for nearly 6 months in an attempt to solve my quarter-life crisis. As a money-saving...
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