The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

If you're considering enrolling in a study abroad program, you may wonder what the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad are. In this episode, Danielle Grace shares tips for studying abroad, finding the right program, and ways you can afford various study abroad experiences, even if you're on a limited budget. Support The Thought Card Podcast by buying me a cup of coffee (for one-time do...

In this minisode, I share how you can save money on coffee at the airport and why you should have multiple bank accounts. Tip #1: Instead of buying coffee at the airport, get free coffee during your flight. Tip #2: Take advantage of the unlimited free Wi-Fi at airports. While waiting for your flight, get some work done or connect with family and friends on social media by taking advantage of the f...

Denis O'Brien is a Chartered Accountant who is passionate about money and personal finance. Along with his fiancé Katie Welsh, they run Chain of Wealth a personal finance blog and podcast that inspires millennials to openly talk about money and tackle their financial issues. Together, Katie and Denis have paid off $200,000 of debt in less than 2 years, and they inspire others to reach their financ...

Frantzces Lys is the co-founder of Chronicles Abroad . Chronicles Abroad is a blog and podcast that uses travel to highlight stories of personal growth. From courageous world travelers and creative wanderers to digital nomads, Frantzces and co-host Nubia inspire people who have been wavering to finally pursue their dreams of moving abroad. In this episode we cover: Living, working and traveling ab...

So you've stashed a significant amount of money away in your emergency fund. Congratulations! But now that you've accomplished your savings goal, you might be wondering, what's next? In this mini episode, I share ideas for what you can do after you've reached your emergency fund savings goal. For all of the resources mentioned in this episode visit our website: https://podcast.thoughtcard.com/epis...

Terri Huggins Hart is a freelance writer by day, a Zumba instructor, and enthused pole dancer. Her work can be found in Redbook, The Frisky, Dance Magazine, Huffington Post, Bridal Guide and more. When she's not writing, dancing or helping people find joy, Terri can be found volunteering for a cause dear to her heart and finding new ways to aggressively beat down debt. In this episode, Terri teach...

Goals are essential because they allow you to create your future today. Although many people set financial goals every year, most people don't stick with them because they get distracted along the way. So, how do you set financial goals you will actually achieve? I share easy ways to prepare for financial success by setting financial goals that are a good fit for your life right now. Read blog pos...

Today I'm joined by Shereen "a.k.a. funnybrowngirl" Kassam. Shereen is an internationally touring stand up comedian, radio personality, actress and the host of Creative Breakthrough a podcast where passion and hustle meet. If you're thinking about starting a podcast and wondering how much it costs, this episode is for you. My hope is that by pulling back the curtain a bit and sharing how much podc...

Brandon Neth left the U.S. for the first time in 2008, destined to teach English in Thailand. He and his wife left with only $3,500. Twenty-two months later, they returned home addicted to travel. During their time abroad, Brandon taught English in China and India and worked in Australia for a year, making some serious cash. Knowing he wanted to continue his nomadic lifestyle, Brandon tried a litt...

Did you know that visiting countries with a favorable exchange rate (where the US dollar is strong) can help you stretch your travel budget further? Here are some of the best destinations where the U.S. dollar is strong. We cover: What is a foreign exchange rate? How to take advantage of favorable exchange rates to save money on your next trip Five countries where the US dollar goes further right...

Happy New Year! I experienced a lot this year. Many great things happened and I learned a lot of important lessons along the way. Throughout 2018 I was bold. I got a promotion, I started this podcast (with no experience), spoke at a podcasting conference and I even found love. In this episode I share what worked in 2018, what didn't work and the important lessons I learned. I also share my top goa...

Although traveling the world as a single parent isn't something that we hear a lot about, there are single parents who are opting to move abroad and live nomadic lifestyles with their children. Daniela Gibbs is the perfect example. Daniela Gibbs is a single mom who travels with her son. Together Daniela and her son have embraced the nomadic lifestyle and moved to Thailand. Daniela inspires parents...

In today's mini episode I share why I rented out two bedrooms in my house and some of the challenging situations that I had to deal with while living with roommates. What was living with two roommates like? I would be lying if I said that living with roommates was easy but after 13 months of house hacking, I can look back at my experience, appreciate the lessons and move on with my life. Head over...

Fender and Maloney are the dynamic duo that make up Traveler Broads . Together they share domestic and international travel tips and help people find creative ways to interact and support local communities through hyper-local travel. Fender and Maloney are also enthusiastic New Orleans locals who know the French Quarter inside and out. They've come on the show today to share with us their favorite...

Student loans robs you of peace of mind and the ability to pursue other financial goals like buy a house, travel, get married or start a family. In this episode, Ogechi Igbokwe shares how she paid off $26,000 of student loan debt in 3 years and how to make the best use of employer tuition reimbursement programs. Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers: 💳 Best Credit Card Offers GigSky is a powe...

In today's mini episode, we talk about the important lessons that I learned from not checking my pay stubs. Yet, I bet that I'm not alone in this. Many people don't check their paychecks often enough. But what happens when something goes wrong and there's an error that may actually affect your pay? I share my mistake story and why I now take a few minutes to make sure everything is accurate. Episo...

Kylie Neuhaus is a British expat living in the USA. She enjoys drone photography and writes about expat life, the USA Green Card process and finding unique adventures in England, Iowa and everywhere in-between. She's a lover of all things adrenaline including paragliding in New Zealand, glacier hiking in Austria and camel trekking in Morocco. In this episode we cover: Emigrating to the USA The ong...

If round-trip tickets from New York City to San Francisco cost $317 per person (at the time of booking), how did I manage to only spend $345 for 2 round-trip tickets? I share this buy one, get one free deal and more in today's episode! In this episode we cover: The Platinum Delta SkyMiles credit card perks Why the Delta SkyMiles companion certificate is so beneficial Important things to remember w...

Christine Hasebrink is an adventurer, entrepreneur and a passionate safari guide. After studying international business administration in the Netherlands and Hungary, she began her career as a Marketing Manager at one of the world's leading auditing and management consultancies in Germany. In 2014, she followed her inner voice and left Germany to become a trained safari guide in South Africa. Sinc...

After a fun-filled weekend getaway in San Juan, my best friend Sosa joins me on the mic to spill all the details. From sandy beaches to delicious eats, we're sharing how to plan an affordable, unforgettable girls' trip to Puerto Rico — without sacrificing the fun. We cover: Budget-friendly ways to explore San Juan Our travel styles and why short trips work so well for busy professionals Our favori...

I'm still buzzing from all of the excitement from attending FinCon18. There, I met Yasmine Bisumber, and we connected instantly. Yasmine Bisumber is a Realtor and Lifestyle Strategist with a passion for personal finance. She helps entrepreneurs and influencers build wildly successful businesses while designing a fully-funded lifestyle. In this episode, we chat about what it's like attending FinCon...

Yvette Morrissey shares how she quit her job in New Zealand and sold everything she owned to travel the world solo. In two months Yvette saved $8,000 NZD (without any savings to start with) and moved to Canada where she spent a season working at the Big White Ski Resort. Yvette introduces us to the concept of "accidental adventures" and teaches us how being open and following your intuition can le...

After being denied vacation time for the third time and having a friend pass away abruptly, Teri Ijeoma decided that life was too short not to pursue her dreams. She quit her job to trade stocks full-time. Today, Teri is an accomplished entrepreneur and day trader who teaches people how to make money in the stock market by trading stocks. In this episode, we cover: What is a stock? What is a broke...

Ever wondered when is the best time to book flights? In this episode we pull back the curtain and take a look at CheapAir.com's 2018 Airfare Study . This airfare study analyzes the latest airfare trends and bases its findings on 917 million flights listed on CheapAir.com's website in 2017. In this bonus episode we cover: How many times flight prices change overtime Best and worst days to fly 6 boo...

Richelle Gamlam is a serial expat, travel blogger and spicy food lover who has spent the last five years living in China and traveling around Asia. For more stories and misadventures, be sure to check out her blog Adventures Around Asia where she writes about Asia off the beaten path. During her time in China, Richelle taught and worked in many different capacities. As an oral English teacher she...