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Readers Share Frugal Camping Tips

I asked you to share your camping tips and tricks last summer in What Do I Need to Know About Camping? And after almost a year of planning, our camping trip is finally here! With some very helpful suggestions on…

MadisonJuly 28, 2011 Travel More 3 Comments
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How to Save Money on Purchases While Traveling Abroad

When my husband Paul and I were getting ready for our honeymoon to Austria last year, one detail I almost missed all together was how we are going to actually spend money in Austria. I was busy with the wedding…

AmandaMay 4, 2011April 5, 2017 Travel 2 Comments
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Sell an Unwanted Timeshare or Purchase a Timeshare at a Severe Discount

I had quite the experience going to one of those Timeshare Promotions with the promise of a $40 American Express card, a trip for two to Las Vegas for 3 days and 2 nights (airfare and hotel included) or a…

AmandaSeptember 28, 2010 Travel, Uncategorized 5 Comments
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Budget Travel Tips

We’re on vacation this week, so it’s perfect timing to feature this guest post by Matthew Kepnes. Matthew has been traveling on a budget for over three years. You can find out more at his website, Nomadic Matt. If you…

MadisonAugust 24, 2009 Travel, Uncategorized 4 Comments
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12 Tips to Prepare Your Finances for Vacation

Since we’re off on vacation, here’s a timely reminder to get your finances in order for vacation. This post originally appeared at My Two Dollars. Taking time off and traveling is fun, relaxing and sometimes stressful. Planning ahead and getting…

MadisonJuly 15, 2008 Travel, Uncategorized 3 Comments
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Travel the World: Gap Years and Personal Finance

Featured today is a guest post from Plonkee who writes at Plonkee Money. Plonkee lives in the UK, enjoys writing about personal finance and loves books! Be sure to subscribe to the Plonkee feed for more great articles. Photography: Oia by Wolfgang Staudt I don’t know what…

MadisonJanuary 9, 2008 Travel, Uncategorized 4 Comments
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