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Ways to Save on Travel Without Using Rewards Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve noticed a trend lately in the blogosphere of bloggers pushing rewards credit cards to travel for free. Most people have a credit card and why not get some free travel for using it? If you travel more than once per year, typically you won’t be able to churn credit cards to get that many free trips anyway.

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Where I found money in February

Family Balance Sheet

Airfare Refund: $2700. I had an unexpected surprise hit my credit card in February. This money is being put towards my new-to-me car loan. Read all about my car loan here. In January, I found more extra money than I ever have and I was so excited about it, BUT unexpectedly, February…blew.it.out.of.the.water!

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How to Take a Frugal (or Free) Vacation or Trip

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I would be doubtful too if someone told me that, but the truth is that it’s rather easy to do if you have a rewards credit card and work hard to maximize your earning potential with it. I have not been on an airplane in 6 years; I gave up flying in 2007 and now travel solely by Amtrak train or by car.

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11 Discount & Budget Travel Websites-ChristianPF

Fashion Without Guilt

Travelocity with the Travelocity Credit Card. If you typically do travel bookings at Travelocity, you may already know that there is a credit card that allows you to get 10% Travelocity rewards back when you book travel through Travelocity. The Travelocity card has a $35 annual fee. on Big Crumbs.

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Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget

Penny Pinchin' Mom

You certainly do not want to return home to a stack of credit card bills you can’t pay. Research airfare and hotel destinations to find discounts and offers. Not only can you sometimes save on airfare by flying off-peak times, but venues are less crowded on Tuesday vs. Friday. And, you need to stick to it.