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Don't forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. We’ve all heard the saying that the best things in life are always free. But most people assume this rule only applies to life’s little pleasures like smelling flowers, a walk in the park,  or laughing with friends. And sure, those are great, but what about ...

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4 Good Reasons To Buy Travel Insurance

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
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Insurance has always been something that most of us aren’t really sure about getting. Although life insurance sounds sensible, other types of insurance such as travel insurance may make us think twice. After all, going on a holiday trip or even a business trip can already cost us a lot in terms of fare, hotel ...

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iStock 000012612144XSmall 150x150 Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

Many companies institute various levels of employee job perks as part of their benefits packages.  Job perks add to employee job satisfaction and engagement. Although some benefits are fairly standard, such as a certain number of vacation or sick days, health benefits, flexible spending plans and defined contribution plans, there may be others that are ...

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Saving Money On Las Vegas

Thursday, March 1st, 2012
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I first went to Las Vegas in 2010, for a buddy's bachelor party. Las Vegas is a very interesting place. I watched guys drop hundreds of dollars gambling in exchange for a few drinks. I saw people walking down the sidewalk, in the middle of the day, sipping their alcoholic beverages. And yes, I even ...

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Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
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Vacations are those times when the much needed rest and relaxation are in order. It is an important part of one’s life to avoid monotony and boredom. But for some, vacations become a rather stressful event especially after spending too much and feeling the pressure of having spent more than one can afford.If you are ...

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Is Travelling Overrated?

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
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These days, if you spend any time on most personal finance blogs, one of the author's main goals in life is spending less money on stuff and more money travelling. Some are even trying to take it to another level, by either making enough money on their blogs to be able to travel all the ...

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Caravan Holidays – The Thrifty Way To Holiday

Saturday, October 15th, 2011
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Have you ever been on a caravan holiday? Planning to take one this year? There really is nothing like the freedom and independence you enjoy when on a caravan holiday. No more endless searching for a hotel in the holiday season only to find it’s so busy that you find it impossible to settle and ...

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The Luxury of Vacation

Friday, February 25th, 2011
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Guest Post Author Bio: This post was written by Jason of Live Real, Now to answer the question posed by the Yakezie blog swap, “Name a time you splurged and were glad you did.”There are so many things that I’ve wanted to spend my money on, and quite a few that I have. Just ...

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Guest Post at Live Real, Now

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Today I have a guest post up at Live Real, Now on 5 Reasons Why I Splurge on Travel. This post was part of the 3rd Yakezie blog swap. Please check out the post as well as the other great tips Live Real, Now has to share.

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5 Ways to Save on Travel

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
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Do you love to travel? Do have a goal of seeing the world? I do! I love to travel but I find my pocket book doesn't always let me do it as often as I would like. Nonetheless,  I have found some ways to still make my journeys happen by saving money on different parts ...

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