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Planning Your Summer Travels

Shereen Travels Cheap

Time to start planning your summer travels, if you're going somewhere. Many schools have release dates in May, so if you can take time off before Memorial Day weekend, you can save a ton. The middle of June through the middle of August is going to be the most expensive time to travel almost anywhere, and the most crowded.

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Using Rakuten to Travel Cheaper

Shereen Travels Cheap

Did you know that you can basically get paid to travel and shop [for your travel gear and clothing] for things you buy everyday? If there are coupon codes available or special sales, Rakuten will show them to you, helping you save even MORE! I like to use my cash back as a travel savings supplement.

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Mortgage Calculator: How Much Can I Borrow?

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Down payment costs are just the beginning — you’ll also have to account for closing costs and ongoing homeowner expenses, like property taxes and insurance, and you’ll want to budget for maintenance costs. And the impact on your budget may seem to be a stretch, particularly in the beginning.