Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 22, 2011

Good news – you can get 55 new FREE points from Recycle Bank in their new Green Your Vacation Contest (like the Green Your Home contest from a few months back). To get your points: Head over to Recycle Bank. Click on the Green Your Vacation Contest (picture above). Click on “Travel” at the top of the page.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 29, 2013

Find out more in this Vacations on a Dime series, starting with ways to save on flying. Everyone knows that flying is the quickest way to get to your vacation destination. While you would like to think of air vacation travel as simple, when it comes to paying the bill it can be downright painful! Well, not always.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 28, 2013

With summertime comes vacations, and with vacations come… empty bank accounts. Camping is a classic family vacation option. The post Ditch the Vacation: Turn Your Backyard into a Staycation appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Visit your local toy store or check online for affordable supplies and equipment.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 13, 2013

You may have seen all of the headlines about cruise ships lately, but the truth is, cruise ships are still a fun and economical way to enjoy a luxury vacation! Cruising is for everyone in every budget, and when you follow these tips you can enjoy one without breaking the bank. Vacations on a Dime: How to Fly for Less!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 6, 2013

Image courtesy of Matt Banks/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net. Traveling by train can not only get you to your vacation destination for less, but can actually be a vacation destination itself! Traveling by train can not only get you to your vacation destination for less, but can actually be a vacation destination itself!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2013

Personal financiers will frequently advise that you have an emergency fund of 3-6 months of expenses in your bank account at all times. Once you’ve reached that goal and have a nice, healthy emergency fund in your bank, what do you do next? Why not save up for a vacation? Spend all of your extra cash frivolously? Pay Down Debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2014

Know how much you have and make sure that you and the bank agree on that amount. Although my spouse and I have always been diligent about tracking our spending and knowing our balance, there was a time early on in our marriage where neither of us was much into balancing our checkbook back to the bank’s idea of our balance.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MARCH 22, 2016

a vacation spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions. Not enough bank in the bank to get you to that tropical island dream vacation? Bring a friend along: Guessing you might have taken a friend or partner on vacation getaway? Staycation.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! He worked hard and was gone a lot, but somehow, he always took us on a yearly vacation. I truly believe that family vacations are a necessity. Avoid weekends.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MARCH 30, 2024

I used them to organize all the things I usually take with me: a power bank and cord for use in the airport or on the plane, a pair of sunglasses, my Flint lint roller , and my mini flat iron. This Nomatic one that I picked up at the show is actually bigger than the Travelon one I took with me, so it takes up more space in a smaller bag.

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Couponing 101

JULY 9, 2019

Your summer vacation might be the highlight of your year, but that doesn’t mean it will be entirely comfortable or convenient. These affordable travel essentials from Amazon can help you travel in comfort without breaking the bank. Special travel products can make your trip more enjoyable, but they can also cost an arm and a leg.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 23, 2011

There is another opportunity for you to earn free Recyclebank points. :: Head over to Recyclebank and log in. :: Click on the Green Your Vacation Play Now. (if if you don’t see it click on the Recyclebank Logo on the right to bring up the home screen). :: Click on the cars, airplane, etc to take pledge and earn points.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2017

To spend money you party or visit with others, maybe even vacation with others or shop with them. Backed by money, you can tell off the boss, quit your job, start your own business or take that vacation. Just knowing you have money in the bank can let you look at the world differently. Money has the power to make you a target.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends. Please don’t confuse this money with vacation money or new furniture money. An emergency fund is NOT a spending account.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 19, 2012

Summer vacations are just around the corner, and Alamo is offering exclusive deals when you sign up to be an Alamo Insider ~. Plus, you can bank on special privileges like a 10% or more member discount on every rental, and self-service kiosks that get you on the road to vacation faster than ever.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2015

Would you like to end 2015 with a bigger bank account than you currently have? Earmark this money for an emergency fund, a new car fund, a vacation fund, whatever you would like. Try to cash it in at the bank rather than at a coin machine in the grocery store so you don’t have to pay a commission. I know I would.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

I do use cash mainly for transactions of $50 or less as I don’t like to carry around a lot of loot (except when on vacation)! If you use your debit card, and sometimes even if you use a check, you are charged a transaction fee by your bank. I always just go into my bank to get it. Here are the reasons I use cash.

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For the Mommas

MAY 23, 2012

Summer vacations are just around the corner, and Alamo is offering exclusive deals when you sign up to be an Alamo Insider! Plus, you can bank on special privileges like a 10% or more member discount on every rental, and self-service kiosks that get you on the road to vacation faster than ever.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 8, 2012

Planning a Vacation? . Summer vacations are just around the corner, and Alamo is offering exclusive deals when you sign up to be an Alamo Insider! Plus, you can bank on special privileges like a 10% or more member discount on every rental, and self-service kiosks that get you on the road to vacation faster than ever.

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 5, 2012

Summer vacations are just around the corner, and Alamo is offering exclusive deals when you sign up to be an Alamo Insider! Plus, you can bank on special privileges like a 10% or more member discount on every rental , and self-service kiosks that get you on the road to vacation faster than ever.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 9, 2012

You could order one for your holiday shopping, upcoming summer vacations or even your kids. Add money anytime online or by phone, from Direct Deposit, a bank account or with cash! You can load money to it anytime, so it would be perfect for, say, a college student. NO credit check! Spends like cash!

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For the Mommas

JUNE 27, 2011

Recycle bank has $1/1 Honest Tea Coupon available for only 25 points. You can earn up to 45 Recyclebank free points and enter into the vacation contest. Use the coupon at CVS this week for to pick up free Honest Tea. Need Recylebank points? Buy (5) Honest Tea, $5.00. Use (3) $1.00 Honest Tea Printable Coupons.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 19, 2012

You could order one for your holiday shopping, upcoming summer vacations or even your kids. Add money anytime online or by phone, from Direct Deposit, a bank account or with cash! Reader Kelly used $200 from her vacation fund, got the $200 AE card and the FREE $25 to take on their summer trip! NO credit check! Spends like cash!

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

At the time, I wasn’t sure how we were going to pay our monthly bills, so future plans like funding our retirement , our daughters’ college education, or a lavish vacation were not on my mind. Volunteer more at the local food bank. Complete a full marathon. Write a book about our debt free journey. Looking forward.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 18, 2019

If your teen excels in school, picking up tutoring work can allow them to put money in the bank while helping out fellow students who need a little extra support. A lot of your friends and neighbors probably enjoy summer vacations, leaving their pets at home. Plus, it’ll keep their brains sharp while out of school.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2014

To save the most on your next vacation, incorporate these 5 budget travel tips. Do your homework ahead of time by calling your bank and credit card companies for a rundown of possible fees. Sometimes traveling isn’t an option, if that is the case, you can still enjoy a vacation at home, or a Staycation. Pay the smart way.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Mortgages for primary residences — a place you’re actually going to live — generally get lower interest rates than home loans for vacation properties, second homes or investment properties. The nation’s central bank attempts to guide the economy with the twin goals of encouraging job growth while keeping inflation under control.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. According to debtconsolidation.com, the average family vacation costs $1,415. If you’ve got camping equipment, why not camp out in your backyard? Frugal Date Nights. Go Frugal'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

It can be something financially prudent like starting a retirement account or something totally frivolous like saving for a vacation. Seeing the numbers go up in my spreadsheets and bank accounts is enough for me, but maybe you would benefit from a more visual approach, or perhaps you can set mini goals and rewards along the way.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

You can get a personal loan from online lenders, banks and credit unions, and the funds are provided in a lump sum. How a personal loan works A personal loan is money you borrow from a bank or other financial institution with a set repayment period and consistent monthly payments. This could include bank statements or pay stubs.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 30, 2012

You could order one for vacations or even your kids (perfect for college students). Add money anytime online or by phone, from Direct Deposit, a bank account or with cash! Reader Kelly used $200 from her vacation fund, got the $200 AE card and the FREE $25 to take on their summer trip!

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 17, 2012

I used to dread Tuesday mornings, which was when our bank would update from the previous Friday and a slew of debits he didn’t write down (or tell me about) would hit the account…yikes! The last time we went on vacation, the ONLY debits we had were for gas and the hotel. I hate strongly dislike debit/credit cards.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2013

John and Mary Jones, both in their early 80′s, have owned a vacation condo for a number of years. Bank Rate claims: “Estate planners recommend this track for people with substantial wealth to stash assets whose value will undoubtedly appreciate in the future.”. It brings in about $4000 a year from nightly rentals.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 3, 2011

A side bonus , our local bank is offering the children $10 for reading just 10 books over the summer. My kids will be participating at our church's Vacation Bible School(VBS) this month. At our library, the kids can earn small prizes, such as free coupons for pizza and ice cream for reading books through out the summer.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 3, 2012

I love finding deals, saving with coupons, and cutting costs, but the reality is that the real “winning solution” is to make sure that we save money each month for our future (college education, vacations, retirement, etc). And if you are looking for CDs, they offer several terms from 6-month to 4-year to meet your needs.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It goes: 50% of your salary should go to your expenses and needs 30% should go towards what you want (a new car, a vacation, and all that) 20% should go towards your savings plan So, using this rule, 20% of everything you earn should go toward savings. However, this rule doesn’t apply to everyone.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 20, 2015

Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Free Disney Cruise Line® Vacation Planning DVD. Recycle Bank: 20 FREE Points. Freebies: Free Ritas Ice on First Day of Spring 2015. FREE Poppy Seeds to Get Your Garden Started! FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Packet. FREE Mother’s Day Cards. Free Stuff Freebies'

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