Author Archives: Brad Christensen

I Don’t Care How Much Interest Credit Cards Charge

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Brad Christensen

These are all things I don’t have the slightest care about: What the royal couple named their baby. Who the bachelorette picked, or what new drama surfaced this week. How much the interest credit cards I’m applying for charge. The … Continue reading →

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“I Know You Have Skills – Get Three to Seattle for Under $150”

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Brad Christensen

[As you know if you’ve been coming here for a while, we do make a little money when you apply for cards using some of the links on our site.  We have and will continue to share these travel trips … Continue reading →

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Almost-Free Vacation to Europe: 2 Flights and 9 Nights, Pay No More Than $160

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Brad Christensen

You’ve looked at them… longingly.  You’ve imagined it in your mind, but it hasn’t gotten much further than that. Tickets to Europe are bank-breakers… and it makes sense that people start to believe that they’ll never make their trip to … Continue reading →

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How to Book a 40k American AAdvantage Award Ticket to Europe Without Enormous Surcharges

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Brad Christensen

Your palms start to sweat. You get a little knot in your stomach. You are positively exhilarated, but you’re also nervous. No, it’s not love at first sight, it’s finding that 40k American AAdvantage award ticket on dates that work … Continue reading →

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Attention All Cheapskates

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Brad Christensen

You know who you are… When you fill up your 44oz fountain drink, you suck down the first six ounces and then top ‘er off again before you take it up to the register. You do this every. single. time. You’re not … Continue reading →

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Luxury Italian Castles and Villas: Better than cheap, free

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Brad Christensen

I was brought up to dread spending money. While most people report an exhilarating high upon making a purchase, for me, it’s more like getting stabbed. For better or for worse, this is who I am.  And, incidentally, it’s why … Continue reading →

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Guest WorldWanderluster – Jared and his son travel to Colombia

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Brad Christensen

Since 1994 I’ve  wanted to return to Colombia.  After having lived there for two years I fell in love with the friendly people and their culture. Like many people I always found other things to spend my money on and … Continue reading →

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