Why We Aren’t Afraid to Use Credit Cards
If you have lots of consumer debt or if you can’t walk past a cute purse or awesome pair of jeans without pulling out your card, then this post is NOT for you. KNOW THY-SELF. A HUGE step in the direction of intentional living… know yourself. Be unwavering about what is ok for you and what is not, regardless of what anyone else recommends.
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Debt Free – Our Sort of Unusual Story
It seems like everyone online is writing their debt free story. Some people are way ahead and debt is just a foggy memory, and some are half way through, beating their debt a day at a time… the stories are pretty inspiring. I love reading about how we can be in control of our money, we can choose to be intentional with it.
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How to Plan a Dirt Cheap Holiday
In April last year, G and I spent 8 days in Hawaii for $2995.31 – all in. Oh did I mention that’s 2995.31 CANADIAN dollars – So more like $2000.00 (at the time) American? I love love love making travel happen cheap. For me, a big part of living with intention is taking the time to enjoy life, but also being aware that I can’t blow all our savings on one trip. This is where the budget holiday comes in!
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Travel Hacking for Beginners
Travel Hacking is becoming such a popular phrase. Especially in the budget travel world. I get it – I mean, who doesn’t want to travel for FREE? And possibly travel in style for free?
On the off chance that it’s a new to you phrase, Travel Hacking is the (refined) art of using credit card rewards and membership point programs to travel for FREE. It is legal. It works. It can be complicated.
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How We Flew to London for $778.00 (Return) Over Christmas
This one’ll be short and sweet – especially sweet if you’re hunting for a cheap flight for your next holiday. I’m always raving about how ITA matrix and Skyscanner can get you to where you’re going cheaper than ever before… and I just want to give you guys a quick example – it occurred to me I’ve never told you about how we flew to London last year over Christmas for $778.00 return.
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