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How to Plan a Debt-Free Summer Vacation
It’s a cruel, cruel summer for some Americans who want to travel but don’t have the money. An American Express survey from 2010 found that families were planning on spending $4,000 on average for their...
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Don’t Fall For These Common Travel Scams
There’s more to travel than road trips and games, as travelers can be prime targets for scams. To make sure you keep every cent in your pocket, we’ve listed the most common scams to watch out for....
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7 Tips That Could Save Your Summer Vacation
As summer approaches, Americans start gearing up for their vacation season. But even if you already have all of your reservations made, there are still several steps you must take to ensure a smooth...
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My Budget Travel Tip: Luxury Hostels
I had never stayed in a hostel before and thought that because I was in my 30s, I might be past the hostel phase. But after my husband and I quit our jobs to write children’s books, our travel budget...
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9 Hotel Gotchas
When you check into a hotel, don’t set let scam artists or misbehaving companies check into your wallet. It’s summer travel season, and that means vacations, road trips and hotel stays. It also means...
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How to Cut the Cost of Spring Break in Half
From Palm Beach to Palm Springs, Panama City to Punta Cana, Myrtle Beach to Montego Bay, winter-weary spring breakers are looking for warm getaways that won’t empty their wallets. Fortunately, we have...
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5 Ways to Keep Your Credit Cards Safe When You Travel
Hitting the road soon? Your credit card can be one of the most valuable things you bring, but there are some risks as well. If your credit card is lost, you could be left without a method of payment...
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How to Have a Not-So-Expensive (NSE) Weekend Away
When we were paying off $51,000 in credit card debt, vacations were a big strain on our budget. We dedicated as much of our disposable income as possible to paying off our debt, not adding to it. For...
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How We’re Hacking Our Summer Travel
We climbed out of $51,000 in credit card debt. We credit this achievement to one thing — discovering our why. (We learned from incomparable motivational speaker John Rohn that anything is achievable...
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As summer approaches and vacations draw closer, it’s time to start thinking about car rentals. Renting a car is one of those things that, if you aren’t careful, can get very expensive and blow your...
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12 Places Americans Can’t Travel
iStock Traveling Outside the States With the warmer months come sunglasses and travel plans. If you’re trying to figure out your next getaway, you should know which places aren’t recommended for U.S....
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What It Costs to Fly Your Pet on Every Airline
Gene Chutka Leaving on a Jet Plane Pets aren’t just animals — they’re members of the family. So it makes sense that you may want them to join you on your summer travels. While Pet Airways, an airline...
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How to Keep Your Stuff From Getting Stolen on an Airplane
For most travelers, the thought of storing their valuables in checked luggage sends shivers down their spine. What if the wrong baggage handler gets ahold of their bag? Or their precious items get...
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