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5 Tips for Managing Debt Before Taking Your Next Vacation

Originally posted on April 5, 2017 @ 5:13 am

If you’re like 80 percent of Americans, you used a credit card to pay for your last vacation. The experience was probably well worth it, but you don’t want your debt to overtake you following your trip. It will weigh you down and potentially ruin your credit score. It’s vital to get your debt under control before heading out on another vacation. Here are some strategies to consider.

1. Consolidate Your Debt

Consolidating all your debts into one or two monthly payments instead of several will help you keep things under control. You won’t miss payments and you’ll be able to keep a better eye on your final balance. [Read more…]

The Five Essentials For Your Destination Wedding Checklist

Originally posted on June 30, 2018 @ 3:07 am

When you decide to do a destination wedding rather than have a traditional ceremony, chances are you are an adventurous spirit who loves a proper celebration. Since arranging a destination wedding is not for the faint of heart, you’ll need to make sure that you’re very motivated.

A lot of people go into planning a destination wedding only to find halfway that it’s much more work than they imagined it would be. So before you decide this is the way that you want to go, take a look at the essentials that you’ll need first and foremost to make sure that things get done right. [Read more…]

3 Tips For Traveling Via Boat

Originally posted on January 30, 2018 @ 7:08 am

If you love to travel but you haven’t yet spent a lot of time traveling on the water, this may be something you want to add to your bucket list. There are quite a few ways you can travel on the water. From yachting to cruising and even taking a freighter, the type of vessel you choose to board will depend a lot on where you’re wanting to go and how much you’re willing to spend. But regardless of what type of travel to choose to participate in, here are three tips that just might make your boat travels more enjoyable for you.

Know What To Bring With You

Traveling by boat is much different from any other form of traveling you may have experienced. To have a great time on the water, you have to be sure that you’re prepared and have brought the right supplies. According to Nancy Parode, a contributor to Trip Savvy, one of your top priorities should be to bring items that will protect you from the elements. This should include sunscreen, a hat, a light jacket, and sunglasses. Also, you should be prepared for rough seas by bringing motion sickness pills and something to protect items that you don’t want to get wet. Especially if you’re traveling on a small vessel, you’ll definitely want to thoughtfully pick the items you’ll bring with you, as it may be hard to scavenge for something you may need if the boat has limited resources. [Read more…]

The Top Dangers of Traveling Are Not What You Might Think

Originally posted on May 19, 2016 @ 8:57 am

Traveling is a time designated for a hakuna matata sort of mentality. Your life is filled with day to day pressures that weigh on your mind, body, and finances. When you work hard enough to put aside enough money and time to travel, you want to let everything fall to the wayside and do all of the activities you want. This includes feasting on the delicacies of life, reclining on the beach, and enjoying margaritas and mimosas galore.

When you go on a trip it is easy to forget the fact that you’re not necessarily in a safe environment where you can completely let loose. Traveling presents dangers that you have to be aware of. The most threatening of which are probably things you wouldn’t even think. Here are the top dangers of traveling: [Read more…]

How To Make Money At Home Or On The Road

Originally posted on April 5, 2017 @ 5:18 am

If all you ever do for work is punch a clock your life could get pretty boring. Some people do everything they can to avoid or get out of that type of career situation. You can make a living without punching a clock or feeling like a drone.

You can make a living from home or even on the road. Plenty of people do both of these things on a regular basis. In fact, with wifi and smartphones, it’s easier now to work from anywhere. If you’ve been thinking about becoming your own boss, here are some tips. [Read more…]