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Go on an Adventure Vacation This Summer

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to stop dreaming about that awesome vacation and actually start planning it. A summer vacation doesn’t have to be about sipping Pina Coladas on sandy beaches or bumping elbows with tourists in Europe—you can still get an adrenaline rush by coming up with fun and adventurous things [...]

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Yakezie Carnival – What to do with a tax refund issue

Welcome to the Yakezie Carnival – What to do with a tax refund issue. Americans received tax refunds averaging $2700 last year and the majority used their tax refunds to pay down debt, pay bills, or invest in an IRA. There are many opinions on the merits of owing taxes vs getting a tax refund. [...]

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Frugal Travel Tips: Save Money on Your Holidays

Holidays are a special time to get away, relax, and have a bit of an adventure. However, many of us put off big trips perennially due to cost and budget restrictions. With several ways to save before you go and once you’re on the road, you don’t have to let finances stand in the way [...]

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How Necessary is Insurance for Car Rentals

Renting a car is a common part of going on a trip. Whether you are going on vacation or on a business trip, renting a car is one of the first things that people do once they arrive to their destination. And, you know that when you get up to the counter you are going [...]

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Low Cost Weekend Breaks with the Family

Historically, we have almost pre-conditioned ourselves to dread the “family vacation.” Whether you envision a National Lampoon movie with Chevy Chase, tired parents at an amusement park with sticky children, or simply empty pocketbooks when you get home, I am quite happy to tell you: You don’t have to worry anymore. There are many ways [...]

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Where’s the frugalist place in the world to be an expat?

Whether you think of bright sandy beaches, lush jungles, or quiet cafes, the idea of an expatriate retirement is a retirement dream for many. However, frugality is as individual as the place you want to call home. How can you find the most frugal place to be an expat? Examine Cost of Living The primary [...]

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