tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post7624770536987715248..comments2024-03-13T04:34:25.047-07:00Comments on Living Rich On The Cheap: The Travel Fund GrowsCheapchickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-6326130290686275062013-05-20T11:12:42.316-07:002013-05-20T11:12:42.316-07:00We are saving for a newer to us car as well as min...We are saving for a newer to us car as well as mine is getting too many kilometres on it. We hope to save some money then sell it privately and buy something about five years newer. I save for multiple things at the same time so don't get discouraged as MUST TRAVEL!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-38386263375361780702013-05-20T11:11:07.954-07:002013-05-20T11:11:07.954-07:00Welcome! I still have a few friends in the indust...Welcome! I still have a few friends in the industry but it is so hard to survive anymore. Cheers!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-50584655482980416312013-05-20T11:09:54.919-07:002013-05-20T11:09:54.919-07:00Thanks - you are my role model as well! I can'...Thanks - you are my role model as well! I can't wait to see pics of Italy - enjoy yourself!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-31786632192577729892013-05-20T11:09:08.696-07:002013-05-20T11:09:08.696-07:00Exactly! I envision myself having coffee in Italy...Exactly! I envision myself having coffee in Italy, or exploring ruins somewhere - much better than spending my hard earned dollars on Starbucks back home!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-20823969151549457452013-05-20T11:07:53.267-07:002013-05-20T11:07:53.267-07:00I have only been to Florida once and that was a br...I have only been to Florida once and that was a brief stopover for a cruise. Definitely you live in a beautiful place!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-83242258709312098812013-05-20T11:07:13.059-07:002013-05-20T11:07:13.059-07:00We hope to explore more of the USA in 2014 with ex...We hope to explore more of the USA in 2014 with exception of our trip to Oregon this fall. We will be purchasing a newer car within the year and need to secure that first before we do any longer distance road trips. There is so much to see in the USA - I have seen very little and was born there so need to get out there.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-36499218311299629762013-05-20T11:05:20.266-07:002013-05-20T11:05:20.266-07:00We are exploring our own back yard as well - the b...We are exploring our own back yard as well - the benefit to living in paradise! I wish you luck in your job hunt.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-4172731097164202112013-05-20T11:04:27.412-07:002013-05-20T11:04:27.412-07:00Paris is on our list too! We never quite spend al...Paris is on our list too! We never quite spend all of our travel spending money so when we get back from a trip the leftover always goes into saving for the next holiday.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-881885595070602602013-05-20T11:03:04.471-07:002013-05-20T11:03:04.471-07:00It seems hardly anyone saves up for things these d...It seems hardly anyone saves up for things these days. My youngest stepson is saving up for his first car and is likely the rarity among his friends who have things handed to them from their parents. We believe in working for things in our family.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-81755417577865411382013-05-20T09:37:44.234-07:002013-05-20T09:37:44.234-07:00Love your blog saw you on SFT's blog
having j...Love your blog saw you on SFT's blog<br /><br />having just bought a new car, that account is at zero again. we will pay ourselves into that account what it would cost on finance. I cant have finance due to it playing with my nerves. if we cant pay cash we cant have it.<br /><br />Also saving for travelling. Firstly to Norway and then start again for next year where we hope to travel a few times to different parts of france at different times of the year. Catch a jazz fest or 2.Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-83284266525295179552013-05-20T09:32:52.089-07:002013-05-20T09:32:52.089-07:00That's one heck of a back yard Jennifer! With...That's one heck of a back yard Jennifer! With 4 children it will be an adventure, they will love it! Wish I could comeSolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-3070647960431786392013-05-19T13:08:59.197-07:002013-05-19T13:08:59.197-07:00Just found you via SFT. I used to manage a travel ...Just found you via SFT. I used to manage a travel agents too. 17 years in travel and I loved it. Sadly the web killed off the agents and I had a major career change at 34 years old. Look forward to reading your blog.<br /><br />FIB. XFrugal in Buckshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637007004041752433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-58589871047262341552013-05-19T12:00:16.880-07:002013-05-19T12:00:16.880-07:00Wow! I do LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!!
I've just spent ...Wow! I do LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!!<br /><br />I've just spent a wonderful 30 minutes catching up on all the posts I've missed (due to getting on with those reports-but it's been worth it so I can go to Italy and not have to think of school).<br /><br />I think we have so much in common, mortgages out of the way and now focused on amazing travel experiences and retirement planning.<br /><br />Also not spending on the things that don't matter. I love your budget updates. I wish I was brave enough to colour my own hair, not that my hairdressers is expensive-£45 for cut and colour is half the normal price and I have it done 3 times a year so total budget is £135 plus tips. <br /><br />So pleased to hear that your Christmas fund is coming along nicely. I don't blame you banking some of the balance. I did last month and although Mr Sft kept the amount a secret he did let slip it was a sensible thing to do.<br /><br />It's wonderful that your Mum is now safe and sound, near to where you live. My parents are about 20 mins away and Mr Sft's (who are younger than mine) about 1 hour. We are very lucky that we are so close.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to hearing about the wildlife experience you've booked.<br />Thanks for recommending TravelZoo. Never heard of them so I will look them up!<br /><br />It really sounds like you are living the dream, thanks to being so brave to make that move and be self employed. I love your bird posts too, birds being one of my passions, our goldfinches don't look like yours at all. We sometimes see them around our cottage or in the wheat fields nearby.<br /><br />We went to Costa Rica a few years back and loved it. A wonderful place, we travelled from Panama to Guatemala, what an amazing trip.<br /><br />I am looking forward to hearing about your future travel plans...very exciting and so well deserved.<br /><br />Sft xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545087114808861192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-38541136004897852062013-05-18T19:30:58.211-07:002013-05-18T19:30:58.211-07:00I don't travel, but would love to 'one day...I don't travel, but would love to 'one day'.... it sounds like that long hard day will definitely be a nice addition to your savings though!! :) Keep your eyes on the prize!! ~Carla~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02341057469246030024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-38780162815419818032013-05-17T12:44:02.283-07:002013-05-17T12:44:02.283-07:00Thanks for visiting my blog and for your comment! ...Thanks for visiting my blog and for your comment! With my mom just around the corner and yours moving just down the street I know how you will treasure that time together being neighbors! <br /><br />I love to travel, but we travel somewhat locally. Maybe someday I will get to foreign parts that I long to see. We do not have a vacation planned just now, but our next trip is a few weeks in Dayton, OH to visit family and friends in July. We are still exploring Florida and see more and more every time we have guests who vacation with us! Monday we have three coming for a week and have lots of new places to see planned.Jeannie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766808321988009247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-50887752599244075322013-05-16T04:23:57.141-07:002013-05-16T04:23:57.141-07:00We are just about to use the money we have saved. ...We are just about to use the money we have saved. Although we are not traveling internationally, we are taking all our 4 children to see America. If you can't travel far, explore your own backyard! <br /><br />Not sure where next though, maybe Europe or Australia. If I am not thinking about traveling, I am one sad momma!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863887265545701157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-88239008079728931662013-05-16T00:35:20.730-07:002013-05-16T00:35:20.730-07:00We have a vacation savings account too, but since ...We have a vacation savings account too, but since we're moving south, we figure we'll actually be living in our vacation spot for a while. :) The money that we were saving will now probably go toward paying for health insurance. If we're lucky enough to find jobs that pay benefits, well then that will be a huge plus for us.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15328674280714013955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-5002227251208416042013-05-15T14:53:41.319-07:002013-05-15T14:53:41.319-07:00Great photo!
I'm saving for Paris :). I was su...Great photo!<br />I'm saving for Paris :). I was supposed to go this past April with my daughter but the opportunity came up for her to go to Africa with my husband so off they went, he used my Paris money but that's okay, it's going back into the fund now yay!<br />We don't travel on credit either. I couldn't imagine anything worse than coming back from a great holiday and having to pay it off.<br />We are off for a 5 day trip to Noosa in Queensland in June, but that's paid for too. Judy Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08143303275859311603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-44418410548021567992013-05-15T13:35:20.632-07:002013-05-15T13:35:20.632-07:00We are the same way about travel, we save before, ...We are the same way about travel, we save before, so we aren't paying it off months after. <br /><br />Do you remember Christmas Club savings accounts? You'd open an account at the bank and once every pay period you'd make a deposit. Then come Christmas, you'd withdraw the money and only spend that amount. Somehow our culture has gotten away from saving in advance for large purchases.<br /><br />For travel and everything else, we set aside a fixed amount each month in that budget category. We'll be taking a vacation in September, and will have all the money we need for that trip before we leave. We weren't able to afford very much each month, this time around, so we scaled back our plans, instead of thought to "borrow" from our future.<br /><br />I can't wait to hear where you're going for this next trip! Costa Rica must have been a trip to remember!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.com