I love Disney World. It was a dream trip when I was a kid and I still try to visit every so often. It's surprisingly fun as an adult, with or without kids. But it is not a cheap place to visit. So what is the cheapest time to visit Disney World? And how can you save money while there? When is the cheapest time to visit Disney World? Not only are you looking at different rates for hotel rooms, Disney World recently implemented ticket … [Read more...]
5 Money-Saving Days Out in New Jersey
"New Jersey City" (CC BY 2.0) by Dave Hamster We all like to get out and about once in a while – but it can be expensive. This is especially true when you’re in a big city like New York for a visit. But by traveling a little way out of town it can be pretty easy to find some great days out that don’t have to cost a dime. Here are five of the very best that you’ll find in New Jersey. Cape May County Park and Zoo A trip to the zoo is always a … [Read more...]
Saving Money On Travel
What are your favorite tricks you use when you’re interested in saving money on travel? There are many ways to travel affordably if you know how and where to look. Do Your Cheap Travel Homework There are a variety of pricing trends in the travel industry and it’s impossible to keep up with them all. The best thing you can do is to aggressively compare offers for cheap flights, hotel discounts, and rental car deals. This is even true when … [Read more...]
Using Splitwise when Traveling
I've been told this is very "millennial" of me, but I'm a big fan of splitting expenses evenly when mixing friends and finances. I just think it's easier that way - then no one feels like they're being forced to pay an unfair amount. Sure, sometimes when I go out to dinner with a friend, we just split the bill down the middle or with very close friends, we just take turns paying, but when it comes to group things, I just like things to all be … [Read more...]
Holiday Travel Tips to Save Sanity and Money
As the holiday season gets under way, a lot of us will be traveling to visit friends and family. It's the busiest travel time of the year, and that can lead to a lot of stress and a lot of expense. But holiday travel doesn't have to be all bad. My first tip and my biggest tip is to just relax. Try to not let the stress of holiday travel creep in. I'm very type A, but I do my best to just go with the flow when … [Read more...]