Spending is a poor proxy for enjoyment and life satisfaction. The best things in life are nearly free. Don’t worry whether you’re “underspending.”
Random Thoughts From a Month-Long Trip to Switzerland
Switzerland has made great achievement in the world as such a small country. What made it so successful and what can we learn from it?
While On International Travel, Always Transact In Local Currency
When using a credit card or debit card outside the U.S., always choose to transact in the local currency and reject the U.S. dollar amount.
Save Early Versus Experience Early
While saving early is a great, prioritizing experiences over income and saving for retirement in early life can be a better strategy.
Right For Refund When The Airline Changes Your Schedule
Your non-refundable ticket may become refundable if the airline makes substantial changes to your schedule.
How Much Is a Southwest Rapid Rewards Point Worth?
In addition to no change fees and including check-in bags in the fare, I like Southwest Airlines also because its frequent flyer program Rapid Rewards is the easiest to use. Other airlines limit seats available for reward travel. I have miles but when I want to redeem them for a free ticket, I often find […]
Book Round-trip On Southwest As Two One-Way Flights
Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic airline by the number of passengers getting on and off a plane ("enplanements"). Its reasonable prices and consumer-friendly policies make it my number one choice for leisure travel. I’d like to share a tip about flying Southwest Airlines: book your round-trip travel as two one-way flights. Southwest prices its […]
Not Necessary to Tell Banks About International Travel
Urban legend says you must notify your credit card or debit card banks before you travel internationally so that they won’t block your cards. I used to believe it. Every time before I left, I would religiously call the banks and tell them the dates and the countries I was going. This last time when […]
BBG Communications: $27 for a 1-Minute Phone Call
I survived driving on the left in Ireleand, its narrow, winding, and bumpy roads, and what must be more than 300 roundabouts. The GPS maps for Europe I bought for $110 turned out to be a good investment. My vacation would have been much more stressful without the GPS. As far as money is concerned, […]
Rental Car Insurance Options
By the time you read this, I’ll be on vacation in Ireland. I will rent a car and drive around the country. Naturally I don’t want to expose myself to losses resulting from a car accident while I drive a rental car in Ireland. I did some research in rental car insurance. I’m sharing this […]