Traveling isn't cheap, and many have to vigorously save to achieve their travel goals. Whenever the opportunity for costs to be cut, I like to take advantage. Here are a few ways we've penny-pinched:
Raise - You know you’re going to be paying for that Airline ticket and Airbnb anyway, so why not get some cash back for it? With Raise, users can buy virtual gift cards to put towards purchases and receive a fraction of the amount off. Even 5% is still better than nothing at all. For a free $5 credit use the link https://www.raise.com/raise-rewards/RDUVALL8282
Honey – When shopping online you should feel rest assured that you’re getting the best deal. The online browser extension Honey scours the internet for coupon codes and will automatically apply the best ones to your purchases. Honey works with most popular consumer websites. Honey is free to download and if you use our link: https://www.joinhoney.com/ref/7leus2 you’ll earn some referral points to get you that free gift card even quicker!
MONEY TIP! When buying online, combine a Raise Gift Card and Honey coupons to maximize your savings!
Credit Card Promotions - While financial gurus share their hatred for the credit card system and the effects of debt, it can have some benefits too. Many credit card issuers love promising travel miles to new clients. If you're going to be buying groceries and gas, you might as well pay for them with their card and cash in on the extra bonus. You don't pay any more than you already are, and you gain the advantage of getting to travel for cheaper.
Ditch the “Designer” Coffee – We all love status Symbols, but what makes a status symbol is its price. Yes, off-brand works just as well yet consumers flock to recognizable logos and slogans. Starbucks is one of the most recognizable brands on the market, and you pay more just to have the branding on your cup of coffee. When you make your own coffee each morning, the saving quickly adds up. If you’re a habitual Starbucks consumer, imagine that a cup is $5. You buy a cup a day for a year…that $1,825.00 spent a year on coffee! That money could easily get you a nice non-domestic trip.
Passive Income - Wouldn’t it be nice to earn money without doing anything? No, I'm not talking about unemployment. I'm talking about investing. With some risk, you can purchase a small fraction of your favorite public companies and they'll reward you for your support. Companies share their profits with their shareholders, these are called dividends. You can have these dividends reinvested to the. company and grow your portion of ownership to the company.
Following through with small changes such as these can really add up. Try applying them to your everyday life and go out and see the world!
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