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How I’m taking my family of six to Colombia for $574

It’s impossible to write this without a wide grin.  I feel a little like an infomercial host… and while I’ve always abided by the principle that “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” this is one … Continue reading

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Where is this?

Where is this and what is the name of the location?

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Moskva

In 2006 I took a trip across the world to Moscow Russia.  I was there for a few days before I continued on to Thailand.  I had an amazing time and I was looking through some old pictures from my … Continue reading

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Points and Miles

Yesterday was a great success! I made a post a little over a week ago talking about the American Airlines 75,000 Citi cards that I have.  I finally met the $4000 in spending earlier this month and yesterday was the … Continue reading

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Home Exchange

Q: What’s better than getting someone to take care of your house for free while you’re gone on vacation?  A: Staying at their house for free. Yep, it doesn’t just happen in the movies.  You can actually swap houses with … Continue reading

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Question from a reader

This is a question from one of our readers…… “Sheldon, should I do this: A special offer for John Doe” Thanks for being a Capital One® customer since April 1996. Because you’re a great customer, we’d like to offer you … Continue reading

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Currency Fluctuations

I’m taking my family to Colombia next week for an extended working vacation – something I’ll elaborate further on at a later date.  Today my musings will be limited to the shrinking purchasing power of the US Dollar. As I’ve … Continue reading

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