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Whether planning a vacation, a business trip or a getaway to see family, traveling is a very expensive, yet important part of life. In this article, I’ll share some ideas to help you find ways to save money when booking a flight, hotel, and rental car to make your experience less stressful and lighter on [...]

There are less than two months until Christmas — do you have a plan for holiday spending yet? Some people have already finished their holiday shopping. Others have been diligently saving all year long. Still others might be dreading the upcoming holiday season because of the cash outlay it usually involves. If you fall into [...]

Having a pet can bring great joy, laughter and comfort to all around. Unfortunately, they can also mean additional, even unexpected, expenses in today’s already tough economy. According to the ASPCA, approximately 500,000 to 1,000,000 cats and dogs are currently in danger of abandonment due to the economic downturn. While caring for a pet is [...]

Welcome to the 76th edition of Money Hacks Carnival. In this edition, I’ll be presenting some interesting and fun facts about money along with the submissions. For editor’s picks, please look for entries noted with (EP).

Money Fact #1: $1 bills wear out in about 17 months. Bills of larger denomination last longer because they are [...]

If I have heard one resounding theme over any others among friends and family it’s that the possibility of a vacation is out for this year. In some cases, people I know have not taken a vacation in years! The number one reason: they can’t afford it. Well, at least they think they can’t afford [...]

The global economy runs on a binge and purge cycle, which makes it especially difficult to stay steady and mindful on a personal level. It can be hard to resist living beyond your means during boom times, and even harder to keep your head up during the busts. But no matter how stormy it gets [...]

I came across “Chase Hiked My Minimum Payment To 5 Percent!” on The Consumerist today. This is bad news for Greg and his wife, because this hike increase their minimum payment $558 to $930 — which causes them significant financial stress. Although I sympathized with the dilemma that Greg and his wife are facing, I [...]

This week Moolanomy was named 100 Best Financial Planning Blogs by Online MBA Guide — thank you. This is an auspicious timing since I’ve decided to start Moolanomy’s Financial Success Plan as a way to organize existing and new content on this site to help readers find the best information for their journey toward financial [...]

Wow, time flies when you are having a great time. I was hoping to share our family vacation story yesterday, but I was busy putting together the Money Hacks Carnival #19 due to a last minute problem with the carnival host. In short, the vacation was excellent considering we have a 2.5 years old and [...]

Today, members of the M-Network are doing a series on vacationing. Frugal tips, ideas, experiences, personal accounts…everything. Check out the other M-Network blogs for more vacationing articles.
My contribution to the project is a hodgepodge of vacation planning, ideas, and tips — hopefully with a few creative ideas that you could use for your own vacation.
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