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My New 30 Travel Things

Shereen Travels Cheap

While I'll ask friends for recommendations, I'll also ask people I meet while out and about, like my Uber driver, or staff at my hotel when I meet them in the elevator (cleaning staff mostly, because they are the regular people who have to budget and don't get anything for sharing those special spots.

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How Controlling Holiday Spending is Like Controlling Your Holiday Weight Gain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Just as you make a plan for what you want to spend on holiday shopping, entertainment, travel and food, so too, you can make a plan for what you want to consume during parties and in between. As you purchase gifts, entertainment supplies, gift wrap , bows, travel tickets, cards and postage, list out the actual prices you pay for each item.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

Set a Budget Spending adds up quickly on any vacation, and overspending can add unwanted stress when all you should be doing is relaxing! Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. It’s too risky.

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Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He managed to budget for a PC for each of his staff to use at home – dialing in to the work mainframe computer to do after hours work. Employee pricing on new cars. Rental car discounts. Client entertainment perks – company paid meals in very expensive restaurants, tours of local attractions, etc.