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October 3, 2012
- School of Savings
12 Easy Ways to Save on Gas, Flights, and Hotels
Thanks to a lot of detailed planning and research, I was able to travel to four countries and nine cities for less than $3,500 – a steal considering how many places we visited. Whether you’re planning a road trip, venturing south of the border or are lucky enough to have the funds to fly overseas, here are 12 ways to help you make your vacations more cost efficient MORE
August 7, 2012
- School of Savings
Better Bank for Your Buck: Tablet or Laptop
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’ve decided I need a new laptop before I move to South Korea at the end of September. Although it’s a big expense, my current MacBook is almost six years old, and the last thing I want to do is have it crash on me while I’m working full time in a foreign country. MORE
August 29, 2011
- School of Savings
Episode #10: Why You Should Bring Your Smartphone on Vacation
One of my best friends recently went on a backpacking trip to Europe for five weeks – without a phone. She admitted that while it was hard being disconnected from everyone, overall it was liberating to not be “controlled” by her phone. Last year when I went to London, England for two weeks and my phone didn’t work, I almost died. MORE
Tagged Cell Phones, savings, student, travel
August 19, 2011
- School of Savings
Episode #9: 10 Things I’ve Learned About Travel
Packing has never been my forte. I’m the type of packer who runs around the house like a crazy person frantically finishing up laundry and jamming as many toiletries and clothes into my suitcase as possible. To help myself meet my goal, I’ve made a packing list to keep me on track and on budget. MORE
July 26, 2011
- Manage My Money
3 Reasons to Get Travel Insurance
You’ve been saving up and are about to invest in yourself with a hard-earned vacation. Have you considered travel insurance? Travel insurance is more straightforward than most types of insurance, and can bring peace of mind when you pay for that dream getaway. Here are three types of travel insurance, along with reasons why you should consider them. MORE
