by Monica Fish | Mar 20, 2021 | Travel Tips
While 7 out of 8 U.S. timeshares owners are satisfied, one-in-four Americans have trouble paying their bills. In a world of tough choices, a timeshare invoice is probably placed at the bottom of a stack of bills. Do you have an unwanted timeshare? Is the maintenance fee a financial burden? Similar to other commitments, you can’t just walk away from a timeshare company. Here are five ways you can “divorce” your timeshare legally that don’t include paying thousands of dollars of upfront fees to timeshare exit companies or to a timeshare lawyer. Read along.
by The Frugal Tourist | Mar 6, 2021 | North America, San Francisco, USA
Twin Peaks, one of SF’s most iconic tourist attractions, is a must-see on your first trip to this stunning city by the bay. In this blog post, I will map out a walking tour itinerary that is guaranteed to get your heart pumping to its limit. Prepare to tackle numerous stairs along the way and summit two of SF’s most popular hills. Let’s go!
by The Frugal Tourist | Feb 28, 2021 | Travel Tips
Travel has been completely jolted because of the unprecedented effects of COVID19. But with the rollout of multiple vaccines that have already started arriving into people’s arms compounded by pandemic fatigue (a.k.a. cabin fever), people have started to gain more confidence in mapping out their vacations in the near future. As such, demand is expected to substantially grow once we are finally out of the woods. In this post, I will go over the top search engines that have consistently generated cheap airfare, so you are guaranteed to get the best bang for your buck when shopping for plane tickets.
by The Frugal Tourist | Feb 14, 2021 | Flying Blue, Israel, MILES & POINTS, Redemptions
So, I just pulled the trigger and booked a round-trip business class ticket from San Francisco to Tel Aviv during the Christmas holidays. At first, I did not really expect multiple award seats from various airlines to be widely available during the holidays. In this blog post, I’ll go over the steps I took from transferring points to booking with Flying Blue so you would not have to reinvent the wheel in case you want to replicate the process. Total miles: 125,000 Flying Blue Miles.
by The Frugal Tourist | Feb 5, 2021 | North America, San Francisco, USA
San Francisco is well-known for its dramatic geographical location and its extensive list of alluring attractions. Unbeknownst to many, San Francisco is also a treasure trove of stellar street art. Mesmerizing murals are strewn all over town, just waiting to be uncovered by many a curious traveler. In this blog post, I will list out my personal choice of the best murals that can be found in San Francisco’s famous Mission District.
by The Frugal Tourist | Feb 4, 2021 | Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, South America, TOP 10
South America is one of my favorite continents in the world. My travels across this incredible region have led me to discover so many extraordinary highlights – marvelous towering peaks, iconic lost ancient empires, wondrously scrumptious cuisine, and pristinely lush jungles – splattered everywhere in this spectacularly scenic and geographically-diverse continent. In the past decade, my love affair with this continent made me return at least 8 times, providing me with countless opportunities to travel extensively all over, from its northernmost tip in Colombia to the southernmost region of Patagonia. In this blog post, I count down the personal list of favorite sites in South America.
by The Frugal Tourist | Feb 4, 2021 | Europe, Italy, Walking Tour
This blog post is the companion walking tour guide of my article on Rome’s Ultimate Top 10 Best Churches to Visit. A free walking tour map is included and can be easily downloaded to your google maps and shared with someone who is interested. After several visits to Rome and to these churches, I assure you that the itinerary I have laid out will not only satisfy your religious spirits but also gratify your cravings for stupendously enchanting artistic masterpieces.
by The Frugal Tourist | Feb 3, 2021 | Financial Independence
Receiving bank bonuses is one of my favorite ways of earning passive income. As a matter of fact, I try to participate in several offers year after year. As a result, the profit I earn immediately gets diverted to either my emergency fund, travel bucket, or retirement accounts. In this blog post, I’ll take a closer look into BBVA’s current bank offers.
by Sam | Feb 1, 2021 | Frugal TIps
If you have a love-hate relationship with shoe shopping, you’re in luck. It’s easier than ever to buy shoes online and save money. No one should sacrifice comfort and the health of their feet to save money. Instead, shop for shoes online and get the lowest prices and the highest quality all-in-one. Sam from HowtoFire.com found the top 12 places to buy designer brands and the latest styles for you and she’ll list them out in this blog post.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 25, 2021 | Financial Independence, Frugal TIps
Receiving bank bonuses is one of my favorite ways of earning passive income. In simple terms, you put your saved money to work by capitalizing on these bank promotions, so your cash multiplies without much effort. In this blog post, I will go over the steps on how you can potentially earn $600 with HSBC’s latest generous promotion. Expires January 31, 2021.
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by Alex Baker | Jan 2, 2021 | Side Hustles
Who doesn’t like to have some extra cash in their pockets? The ease of earning extra cash online is precisely why online paid surveys are gaining immense popularity these days. You can easily take surveys for money, regardless of your location and skillset, and earn exciting rewards. If you’re wondering how to make money answering questions, you’ve landed on the right page. Although survey-taking is a straightforward venture, there are many ways to earn money by taking paid surveys. I’ve listed down how you can make money taking surveys and create a passive income for yourself today. Read along to pick the right option for yourself.
by The Frugal Tourist | Nov 21, 2020 | Credit Cards, POINTS ACCUMULATION
In this blog post, I will outline a strategy that can help you generate credit card points when paying for bills that ordinarily do not accept credit cards. This tactic is using PayPal Key when sending payments in Plastiq.com. With this strategy, it is now finally possible to earn miles and points when paying your rent, mortgage, tuition fees, student loans, etc.
by Amanda Kay | Nov 10, 2020 | Personal Development
Your career takes up approximately a third of your life. Not having a clear career path or being unhappy with the one you’ve chosen can make life much more stressful and unfulfilling. Career counseling can help you overcome these challenges by finding a job that aligns with your interests, values, goals, and financial needs. In this blog post, we will talk about Career Counseling and why certain individuals should consider it.
by Brian Thorp | Nov 6, 2020 | Personal Development
In a perfect world, you’d wake up every day and live the life of your dreams. Unfortunately, however, this is easier said than done. Sometimes, you need the support of a professional such as a life coach to achieve your unique goals. From young professionals to leading athletes, people from all walks of life often hire life coaches to help them live their lives to the fullest. So what exactly is a life coach, and can you benefit from one? This blog post will answer these questions.
