Anyone who is serving in the military needs to be aware of how debt can negatively affect their military career. Most people by now should understand that the military will pull a credit report on anyone who is applying for a security clearance, and that the security clearance can be denied if the person is [...]
My wife and I are currently on our first cruise. Cruises can be very expensive, and one of the things many people fail to consider is how much they will spend for tipping the crew, wait staff, bartenders, and everyone else who makes your trip as enjoyable as they can. Tipping is different on each [...]
After deciding your cruise destination and agreeing on the price, the dollar amount you see is most likely not the total cost of your vacation. You also have to take note of the “fine print,” and the “hidden” costs of cruising. These hidden costs aren’t always necessarily hidden, but they are not always included in [...]
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I know, inflation is a part of life. Like death and taxes, inflation is certain, and it is here to stay. But have you ever noticed how inconvenient inflation is sometimes? No, I’m not talking about the rising cost of automobiles, houses, or gasoline. I’m talking about soda. That’s right, that sweet caffeinated beverage that [...]
If you read Part 5 of this series, you have an idea of how much an MBA program can cost. Now, we should examine if an MBA is worth the cost by determining what kind of return on investment (ROI) will you get for your troubles.To determine your ROI, we need to examine a few [...]
OK, you’ve decided to go with a cruise for your next vacation. Now what? There are many things to consider, such as destination, trip duration, when you will travel, which cruise line, which cabin, which meal time, and many other details. All of these considerations play an important role in the cost of your cruise. [...]