Flying is one of the fastest and cheapest ways for many people to travel for the holidays, but it still isn’t easy nor cheap. Not only does holiday flying require shipping gifts ahead or finding room to pack them while meeting TSA guidelines, it also involves miscellaneous travel-related fees and expenses. Tips for saving money […]
Traveling for business is a part of many people’s careers. While they’re not usually thought of as a vacation because of their purpose, business trips sometimes involve interesting locations, venues, and upscale hotel accommodations that can be enjoyed during your down time. If you’re unable to travel other times of the year because of finances […]
I don’t normally get into penny pinching, but I do like to try to get good value for my money when I’m planning a big expense. The good news is that I normally find a few areas to save money on when I do make the effort. This was again the case when I took […]
Summer is upon us, and there is a good chance your spending is going to pick up. Many of us end up spending more money during the summer months because there are extra activities for the kids, vacations, and the fact that energy costs rise with the temperature. If you want to get through the […]
My husband and I are moving from Michigan to Washington in one week. The journey that has led us to this point has been a whirlwind of interviews, decisions, and dealing with the upheaval of hauling ourselves and our stuff across the country in the most fiscally responsible way. It’s been three weeks since we decided […]
Many factors play into the decision to make a major move — career opportunities, family obligations, financial situations, and lifestyle changes, to name a few. The decision to move may not be voluntary, but imperative, and a necessary and often un-budgeted expense. Just how much you end up paying, however, is something you can have a great […]
