Posted February 26, 2008 - 23:27 by Xin Lu
If you are a cube dweller like me you may be familiar with the usual benefits of a salary and paid days off, but there are many other ways you can benefit from your workplace. I am not talking about stealing pens or embezzling large sums of money. Read on for some of the practical and legal means I think you can use your work to squeeze just a little bit of extra savings for yourself.
Posted February 26, 2008 - 12:17 by Nora Dunn
Use this technique to produce passport pictures, visa pictures, and any other required id photos, all for under a dollar.
Posted February 24, 2008 - 01:30 by David DeFranza
The urge to save money is a defining characteristic of the budget traveler. But is there ever a time when it is actually a good idea to spend money? If it will healthfully support the local economy you are visiting, or help accomplish some of the personal goals of your trip, then yes, spending, within reason, is a good thing.
Posted February 21, 2008 - 10:47 by Thursday Bram
When you’re traveling, half the fun is seeing the sights — museums, historical locations, that sort of thing. But more and more of those sights are trying to make money off of tourists: they charge entry fees, mark up gift-shop items and offer outrageously priced cafeterias. There are ways to keep your sightseeing on the inexpensive side, especially if you have an opportunity to plan your itinerary ahead of time.
Posted February 20, 2008 - 09:27 by Philip Brewer
Did you travel overseas between 1996 and 2006? Or, did you charge anything on a credit or debit card in a foreign currency? If so, be sure to claim your share of a class action settlement over allegations that credit card companies conspired to set and conceal the fees they charged for foreign transactions.
Posted February 17, 2008 - 20:17 by David DeFranza
To save money for your vacation you crafted a detailed budget and stuck to it. Now, with your bags packed and ticket in hand, you are ready to put all the of preparation and planning into action and enjoy your travels. When you leave the airplane, it is easy to forget the months of work that made this experience possible. This is a good thing. But, if you are a budget traveler, you cannot forget to pack the budget.
Posted January 25, 2008 - 10:55 by Thursday Bram
I've been on the go a lot this last year: I lived in Dublin for four months, accompanied my family to Israel, and made it to plenty of other points on the globe. But no matter which city I was in, I still had to eat. I learned a few tricks to keeping myself comfortably fed on the go, without breaking the bank.
Posted October 30, 2007 - 17:44 by Andrea Dickson
Ever feel stuck? In a rut? Running in place, but not getting much exercise? There's another way to live, you know; a way that bypasses, or at least delays, the mortgage, the commute, and the keeping up with the Joneses. It's called Modern Nomadism, and it's increasingly popular with people young and old. Read on to learn about one blogger who leads such a life.
Posted September 21, 2007 - 11:31 by Sarah Winfrey
So, I'm finishing up at my old job this week and things are crazy. Thus, I offer you some of the best travel tips that just might save you some money.
Posted August 20, 2007 - 10:58 by Myscha Theriault
Have a passion for truffles? Love to create original recipes? Your talents could get you an all expense paid trip to Umbria, courtesy of Urbani Truffles.
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