Paying more for something when you travel doesn’t automatically mean you’re wasting money.I’m all for finding a good deal. I use points and miles to cut travel costs, look for ways to save before and during trips, and generally don’t see much sense in paying more when the…
Category: Travel & Lifestyle
Money Rules I Break on Purpose
Why I’ll fight over $9, pay hundreds in annual fees, and still buy the iced coffee. Sunshine and Savings, Issue No. 3 I recently discovered that I was paying $9 a month for a subscription I wasn’t using. Nine dollars. Was $9 going to wreck our family budget?…
How We Afford to Travel More
Five strategies I use to save for travel before I even know where we’re going. Sunshine and Savings, Issue No. 2 Fall break is coming, and I have absolutely no idea where my family is going yet. This is not unusual for me. Maybe we’ll chase a little…
5 Fun (and Budget-Friendly) Fall Break Travel Ideas for Multi-Generational Families
Discover 5 budget-friendly fall break trips for multi-generational families with money-saving tips, rewards hacks, and family fun.
How to Create a Back-to-School Budget That Actually Works for Your Family
by Michelle Lambright Black Back-to-school season has a way of sneaking up on families, and so do the costs. Before you know it, summer is over and you find yourself in the middle of your local big box store, staring helplessly at 12 different types of crayon boxes…
Family Luxury with a Side of Room Service: Our Stay at The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta
This CreditWriter review of the Ritz-Carlton Atlanta explores how the 5-star hotel worked for a family of five during their recent last-minute weekend stay in the city.