A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about ways to reduce “fixed” expenses to free up money for goals like paying down debt or saving for a home purchase or retirement. But of course, it’s generally easier to reduce discretionary expenses that we have more control over like eating out and travel. The challenge is doing that without feeling like we’re depriving ourselves. Continue reading “How to Save Money On Your Travel Bookings”
As a senior resident financial planner for Financial Finesse, my job requires me to travel from time to time. As you can imagine, there are several perks to business travel. For starters, you sometimes get to go to exotic places like Parker Dam, CA, Newcastle, WY, or Elko, NV and then there are the luxurious accommodations like the Budget Host Inn & Suites in Memphis, TN or the Rime Garden Inn & Suites in Birmingham, AL or a personal favorite of our planner team, the Hacienda Hotel in our very own El Segundo, CA. All kidding aside, it is fun to travel every once in a while, and you do pick up a travel tip or two along the way. Here are a few of my favorite tips to help the less-than-frequent travelers among you: Continue reading “Money Saving Tips I Learned As a Frequent Traveler”
As many of you know, I travel a lot for work. On one of my more recent trips, I was reminded of how expensive it can be when you are not prepared. This summer, I will be traveling with my family across country, and that means traveling through my local international airport. If your travel plans include a visit to your nearest international airport, consider these eight helpful money-saving tips. Continue reading “8 Tips For Saving Money at the Airport”
Spring break isn’t only for college kids. I’ve been enjoying the last two weeks of March down in Florida for my own spring vacation for the past several years. But being on vacation usually means frequently eating out, which isn’t good for either my waist or my wallet. Here are some tips I’ve found helpful to save on both calories and coins when on vacation: Continue reading “Whittle Away at Your Waist, Not Your Wallet”
