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Montego Bay Jamaica On A Budget
Montego Bay, Jamaica: known for being a tourist paradise located less than an hour and 40 minutes from Miami International. I never thought I would get here, but I did, thanks to points, miles, and taking advantage of various promotions. We try to break down how we managed to go to this wonderful place without spending a ton of money, and we’ll show you exactly how we did it so you can replicate it! Sounds good? Great. Let’s get started.
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Five Festivals You Have to Experience in Singapore
Singapore is a perfect example of why you never judge something based on size. While this city-state may be relatively small in landmass, it certainly packs a punch when it comes to sights, attractions, and vacation experiences. Another thing Singapore is well-known for is its many festivals that happen all year long. If you’ve recently booked a vacation to Singapore or are considering booking one, you may want to take a look at these top five festivals that are well-worth experiencing. Note: We just came back from a week long trip to Singapore too, and while we missed the craziness of the Chinese New Year, there are still plenty of decorations…
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How Much Are We Spending? – January 2016 Edition
Hello there! Every month, when I (Peter) do the budget, I take a look at how much we spend as a percentage of our income on all of our expenses, from utility bills to mortgage to dining out to travel. How to read our spend report: For privacy purposes, we don’t actually put in the actual numbers of our earnings. We earn our income through a variety of means: By both having full-time 9-6 type jobs. By side hustling for extra cash: By renting out our spare bedroom on AirBnB (to get $20 off your first booking, let us know so we can email you a referral code). You…
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The Search for our Second Rental Property
After we bought our first rental property in October 2016 in St. Augustine, FL, and successfully rented it out on a one-year lease, we were determined to get a 2nd rental property in 2017. Jacksonville and St. Augustine both had promising areas, affordable prices, and a wide pool of renters thanks. We didn’t think it would be easy, but we were confident that we’d get that property and continue to build our net wealth. It didn’t quite work out and here is a house by house look at how it went wrong and how we should approach the same situations in 2018. The Search for our Second Rental Property …
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Life Hacks to Make Traveling Less Stressful
If you’re like most people, you love to take vacations, but the actual traveling can be stressful and frustrating. There are some aspects of travel that can never change, but many traveling headaches can be alleviated through careful planning and taking a few pointers from more experienced travelers. Make Sure You’re Protected One of the most important aspects of traveling is to ensure that you protect yourself with insurance. While car insurance is important, especially for high-risk drivers, there are other types of insurance you should get as well. If you’re traveling by road and remaining in the country, your standard auto policy is acceptable, but you should make sure…
