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2FD 012: Vacations on a Budget

Vacations are awesome!

But are you paying for your vacation after you got home? Don’t take it home with you and do the planning up front to leave the stress behind you.

Learn what the best vacations for you are and learn from the stories we’ll share about our experiences. CHA-CHING!

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Discussion Points

  • Cruises vs. all-inclusive vacations.
  • Kevin’s experience in Panama.
  • Sean’s recommended destinations.
  • When to book your excursions for the best price.
  • The fine dining experience on a cruise ship.
  • Saving up for your next vacation before buying it.
  • Starting sinking funds for future purchases.
  • Not bringing the vacation [expenses] home with you.
  • Why we don’t have vacation budgets.
  • When to use travel agents and how to find the right one.
  • Avoiding time share pitches.
  • Living in different destinations instead of taking jam packed, expensive vacations.
  • Not just planning the trip but planning the finances also.
  • There’s no better time then now to start traveling.

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