Stephanie Antin cracked the code for family travel using points and miles. Her family of five has traveled to six... more

What are your travel goals for the upcoming year? Today, we’re exploring how to set and achieve travel goals with... more

What if you could live abroad and enjoy a lower cost of living while building a fulfilling career? Laura Marks... more

Wondering what card in your wallet to use for an upcoming purchase? Put away your spreadsheet or handy notes app... more

Confused about the difference between a trip and a vacation? Discover how your expectations can shape your adventures, and learn... more

None of us enjoy spending money unnecessarily. I’m sharing my biggest flying mistakes of all time and what I’d do... more

Wondering what to do and where to eat to support local Black-owned businesses in Boston?  Boston is a vibrant hub... more

Travel newsletters are among the best ways to stay informed and inspired as travel consumers or business owners. Some travel... more

Welcome to the Canadian province of Manitoba! Manitoba, the ancestral homeland of the Métis Nation and other Indigenous peoples of... more

Welcome to the Canadian province of Saskatchewan! Explore Indigenous art, visit the home of Canada’s longest-running archaeological dig, savor a... more

I often see articles promising to share the most affordable travel destinations within the U.S. As I start reading, I... more

The travel hacking landscape is constantly evolving. Listening to travel hacking podcasts is one of my favorite ways to deepen... more

Saying kids grow up fast is an understatement. It feels like yesterday we packed our car for our first road... more

Have you ever flown business or first class? Want to fly premium cabins more often without dishing out a lot... more

Traveling is often put on hold due to various reasons, such as financial constraints, health concerns, or waiting for the... more

Not everyone has the time or ability to take on extra work due to various life circumstances, such as... more

Get motivated to create a vacation fund and stick to your travel goals! When I decided years ago to prioritize... more

In 2017, Jen Ruiz set out to take an epic challenge, go on 12 trips in 12 months before her... more

Nausheen Farishta went from hating solo travel to falling in love with it in her 30s. Nausheen is a testament... more

Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned one, Amanda Bauner shares insider tips on how to save on cruise... more

Have you ever wanted to explore Ghana and learn about its rich culture and history? Join Tiffany Heard as she... more

Lisa Jansen, a digital nomad living in New Zealand, shares her inspiring journey of van life. Discover how Lisa's decision... more

Explore the remarkable life and legacy of Harriet Tubman as we visit Auburn, New York, her chosen home for the... more

"Family Money Adventure" is a money and travel podcast helping you make money moves that feel right for your family.... more

Are you wondering how you can plan affordable vacations for your large family? Kevin Payne from Family Money Adventure is... more

Columbia, South Carolina, offers visitors the unique opportunity to dive deep into American history and learn about the Reconstruction Era,... more

If you’ve ever wanted to trace the footsteps of your ancestors and travel to where your people lived, worked, and... more

Chianté Jones, the founder of Dollars and Change, took a bold step by leaving her stable six-figure government job... more

Are you gearing up for a year filled with exploration, but the rising cost of airfare is getting in the... more

Who doesn't love road trips? Whether it’s a cross-country road trip, a quick day trip, or a relaxing weekend getaway,... more

Louisiana Northshore is a renowned travel destination known for its culinary delights and outdoor adventures. Discover upscale dining experiences, soft... more

Although saving for travel is a great way to make travel a financial priority, other ways to afford it should... more

Cheap flight alerts have helped me save between 40-90% on airfare, and it was often the inspiration I needed to... more

Today, we’re peeling back another layer of financially savvy travel. Often overshadowed by the appeal of spending less, listen to... more

Money mindfulness unlocks the ability to travel more. Listen to this episode to discover what it means to be financially... more

While saving money and finding travel hacks are important aspects of being a financially savvy traveler, there is a lot... more

Here's a BIG life update. I wrote a new book, 'We Are Financially Savvy Travelers.'  Becoming a financially savvy traveler... more

With rolling hills, historic turn-of-the-century buildings, working farms, and front porches with rocking chairs, welcome to Leiper’s Fork, a small... more

An hour north of Nashville, Clarksville promises visitors a laid-back Tennessee getaway with all the amenities you might enjoy, like... more

If you’re dreaming about visiting Paris one day or actively planning your vacation in the coming months, here are some... more

Is getting into debt for travel worth it? According to studies, Americans spend on average $2,830 per household on summer... more

The Adirondacks are known for their breathtaking landscapes. Being able to witness it firsthand is truly a magnificent experience. This... more

Curious about exploring outside of your home country by working and moving abroad? Open to new opportunities, cultures, or want... more

Looking to save money on summer travel? From tracking flight prices to maximizing your rewards points, we've got all the... more

Sibu Szymanowska has been traveling around the world since 2005. For the last 3 years, she’s adopted a digital nomad... more

What is backpacking and who is this lifestyle best suited for? Is it possible to travel around the world on... more

"Everyday Badassery" is a travel podcast sharing inspirational stories to help you be just 1% more badass than you were... more

Christine Lozada is a traveling pickleball player flying drones. She is a talented travel creator, drone pilot, and educator and... more

There were 7.2 million first-time campers in 2022 and 15.5 million first-time campers within the last two years.  Today, I’m... more

Olivia Christine Perez is an outdoor and travel wellness expert passionate about making outdoor travel and wellness getaways accessible for... more

Get ready for a candid episode that spills the beans on the costly mistakes we made during our 1,200 mile... more

Portland, Oregon, is known for its food scene. Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, a meat lover, or a pescatarian, Portland... more

Bianca Alba is a proud Latina on a mission to inspire more Latinas to embark in travel. Born in Bolivia,... more

For as long as I could remember I dreamed of a travel-filled life. And while I am living the dream,... more

Teaching English as a second language is one way to teach abroad but there are plenty of others. If you... more

Did you know that you can use AI (artificial intelligence) to assist with grant writing? AI is a major topic... more

"Wild For Scotland" is an immersive travel podcast about Scotland. Host Kathi Kamleitner joined us for a deep-dive episode on... more

This episode is devoted to all things Scotland. Whether you’ve had Scotland on your travel wish list for(ever), visited in... more

Adventure travel can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be rugged. It doesn’t have to involve scaling Mount Everest,... more

In 2018 I launched WOC Podcasters (Women of Color), a podcasting community amplifying Women of Color podcasting creatives. Women of... more

How should you handle maternity leave when self-employed? How will you make money during maternity leave? These are some of... more

Join me at Women’s Travel Fest happening March 3-5, 2023 in New York City. Celebrating its 10th year anniversary, Women's... more

Straightforward ways to earn points and miles quickly through brand partnerships. With these optimization strategies and tips, you can... more

Whether you’re looking for inspiration or unsure which direction to take this year, get lots of examples of short-term financial... more

Are you looking to listen to more travel podcasts? No matter your travel style, there’s a travel podcast that focuses... more

What if you could take a year off from work to travel on your savings? Think its impossible, think again.... more

Could a food blog replace your salary? Since quitting her job to become a full-time entrepreneur in May 2021, Jannese Torres... more

What if you can earn consistent income in the stock market? Would you quit your job? Travel the world? How... more

Travel trend reports spark inspiration, help us stay in the know, and empower us to make informed decisions. I am... more

The holidays are a magical time of year. Christmas trees and sparkly lights, meet and greets with Santa, hot chocolate,... more

Whether you want to save on everyday purchases or earn extra money, in this episode, I’m sharing how you can... more

Feeling anxious about a recession? Between high gas prices, soaring inflation, a plummeting market, and food shortages, a lot is... more

Where did you learn about money? Did you learn how to manage your finances in school or from your parents?... more

Planning a road trip with a newborn and wondering if it’s a good idea? Last summer, we planned our first... more

Are travel guidebooks still worth it? I was first introduced to travel guidebooks a few years ago while traveling solo... more

Climate change is happening all around us. Droughts, flooding, shrinking glaciers, rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and wildfires are... more

Perfect for families and people of all ages, in this narrative-style episode, discover The Wild Center. At this natural history... more

Before a trip, there is a lot to do. In this episode, we’re focusing on the important but often overlooked... more

Have you ever considered grants to support your dreams and ideas? Think grants are only for researchers and nonprofits? Think... more

Has anyone else noticed how expensive summer travel is this year? With gas prices hitting digits we haven’t seen before,... more

How do you find and research hotels? I want to know, after this episode, reply to this tweet and let’s... more

Are you ready to buy a house? I’ve teamed up with Citizens Bank for a two-part homeownership series. In Episode... more

Are you ready to buy a house? June is National Homeownership Month, and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with Citizens... more

What is your travel style? Travel isn’t one-size-fits-all, and there isn’t one way to see the world, only what works... more

Before the pandemic, travel meant hopping on a plane and filling my passport with stamps. However, that all changed in... more

In Episode 83, I announced I was quitting my full-time job to pursue entrepreneurship. Since then, I have learned some... more

While some of you may have never purchased a stock before, I’ll admit that I have purchased a stock without... more

Do you have the funds to start investing in the stock market, but you’re unsure how to pick good companies... more

https://thoughtcard.com/short-term-long-term-investor/Before investing in the stock market, it’s important to determine your investing goals and match them with the appropriate investing... more

This episode kicks off a 4-part investing series sponsored by Motley Fool. Throughout this series, we’re going to talk about... more

I have big news to share. We are expecting our first child! Over the last few months, so much has... more

Since I started travel hacking around 2015, I’ve traveled all across the world either cheaply or for free. However, I... more

Are you unable to travel right now? Perhaps it's a busy season at work, you are taking care of a... more

As we head into the new year, I wanted to share a conversation I had with Sasha Huff, a podcast... more

Located in the heart of Metropolitan Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona, is a college town with a personality all its own. With... more

Gemma Thompson hosts A Girl's Guide To Travelling Alone, a top travel podcast dedicated to solo female travelers. Growing up in... more

It's hard to believe that Acquania and I started Millennial Wealth Builders one year ago in 2020. We started this... more

During a recent trip to Boston, Massachusetts, I discovered one of Boston's best-kept secrets, a rooftop bar with stunning views... more

Dtravel is a community-governed home-sharing platform where you can find and book accommodations. Compared to other home-sharing platforms, guests can... more

Jannese Torres-Rodriguez is a nationally-acclaimed Latina money educator, writer, business coach, and host of Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast. She became... more

Vicky Sosa is a Florida-based blogger traveling around the world with her stuffed monkey Buddy. Stationed in Europe for three... more

When most people think of New York state, they think of New York City. While New York City is iconic,... more

With over a decade of experience investing in real estate, Rachel Hernandez (a.k.a. Mobile Home Girl) started her wealth building... more

The remote work revolution is here. Being a digital nomad isn't only about traveling -- it's about having the freedom... more

Is being a digital nomad legit? What are the pros and cons of this lifestyle? In this episode, Tom Blake... more

Today was last day. It's hard to believe it, but I have officially quit my high-paying corporate job to pursue... more

Jamila Souffrant was on her way to retiring early by age 40 when she realized she was fed up with... more

Cinneah El-Amin (pronounced: sin-ee-AH el-AH-meen) is the founder of Flynanced, an online personal finance platform that teaches Black women who... more

Did you know attending college in Europe is more affordable than attending university in the United States? Jennifer Viemont discovered... more

Sarah Wilson is an enthusiastic travel agent who specializes in private travel and guided group tours. Sarah believes that travel... more

Julia Menez is a travel hacking coach, speaker, and host of Geobreeze Travel Podcast, a travel hacking podcast. After traveling... more

Have you ever wondered how flight and hotel pricing works? Or why does flight pricing change so often? In this... more

After creating two venture-backed startups and working in high-tech, Jay wanted a more indie balance to life. He started by... more

After saving for months, you are finally ready to set sail and go on that well deserved vacation. Hooray! However,... more

If you're looking for a Cape Cod brewery with friendly staff, refreshing craft beer, great music, and delicious deep-dish pizza,... more

Born in Cote d'Ivoire (a country in West Africa), to a Senegalese diplomat father, and West Indian lawyer mother, Meryanne... more

I just launched a secret podcast called The Thought Card Club for those who love the show and want to access extended... more

Want to retire early but don't want to totally deprive yourself along the way? It's possible to take a balanced... more

A software engineer by day, Daniella Flores is a serial side hustler, entrepreneur, and the creator of the award-winning side... more

Shivani Berry is the CEO and Founder of Ascend, a 6-week leadership development program for women. As a career coach,... more

Debbie Arcangeles is the host of The Offbeat Life, a podcast where she interviews travelers who ditched their 9... more

Finding cheap flights is one way to travel more for less (and it’s a personal favorite). So, how do I... more

Sophal Pettit was a young child when the Pol Pot Revolution happened in Cambodia. Sophal and her family are survivors... more

Welcome back financially savvy travelers! It feels good to be back with new episodes every other Thursday for Season 6... more

This is the final episode of the author series - thank you for tuning in and I encourage you to... more

Rejection comes in so many shapes and sizes for indie authors — maybe you get a bad review, your book... more

On Day 5 of the Author Series, I share some of my favorite ideas for promoting books.  Want to be... more

On Day 4 of the Author Series, I detail why you should recruit beta readers and how to find potential... more

Minda Harts is the award-winning and best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure... more

On Day 3 of the Author Series, I detail how to outline your book and why it's so important. Here's... more

Before you start writing your next book, set writing expectations that will help you cross the finish line. On Day... more

Less than 2% of hotel owners are People of Color and even fewer are women. Davonne Reaves and Jessica Myers... more

Athena Valentine Lent is fighting the good fight to bring financial education to people who look like her. Her family... more

As we wrap up 2020 and start a new year, I wanted to share some of my favorite highlights including... more

Although Black travelers spend over $109 Billion on travel annually, we are grossly underrepresented in travel marketing. Black travel... more

How has the pandemic affected self-published authors? In this episode, we chat with Michelle Jackson and Gertrude Nonterah about the... more

Did you know that investing in real estate can create a new source of income for you and your family?... more

Lisette Austin a.k.a. Jet Set Lisette is an award-winning travel expert who has saved over $110,000 in travel costs. She's the... more

With the release of every new book, I share an excerpt on the podcast. In this episode, I read... more

Co-hosted by Danielle Desir and Acquania Escarne, Millennial Wealth Builders (MWB) is a 12-part audio docuseries sharing how Women of... more

I'm excited to introduce a brand new series on The Thought Card Podcast!  Millennial Wealth Builders (MWB) Series by Danielle... more

Shazia Imam is a life coach who helps women unlock their deepest desires and power so they feel worthy, see... more

Laura Gariepy is the founder of Every Day By The Lake, a written content creation company that serves busy... more

Can you travel the world with a 9 to 5 job? While I certainly think it’s possible, don’t take my... more

The way we travel has changed dramatically since the Coronavirus outbreak. In this bonus episode, Kyle and I candidly... more

While Kyle and I have written-off international travel for the rest of the year due to the pandemic, it hasn't... more

Hi there, financially savvy travelers! I'm back from a seasonal break. I hope you had an enjoyable summer. To kick... more

With so much happening in the world, it’s easy to feel helpless, especially if you’re not out protesting. However, as... more

Brittnay Sharman is a professional house sitter from Australia. She is one half of The Travelling House Sitters, a travel... more

Christopher Mitchell is a Canadian travel writer, photographer and podcaster who has traveled to over 80 countries and five continents.... more

Do you have a full-time job and a side hustle where you create content online as a blogger, podcaster or... more

Do you dream of writing a book? In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes of my book writing process and... more

While a lot of people have been freaking out about the market declining, for the most part, I've kept calm,... more

In this episode, Acquania Escarne and I discuss Vanguard's coronavirus market volatility research report which found that although trading among... more

In this episode, I share the behind the scenes of writing my new book "Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially... more

If you're like me, during these uncertain times you may be thinking about downsizing your spending. In addition to learning... more

At the age of 41, Stephanie Perry quit her job as a hospital pharmacy technician to take a one-year trip... more

In this episode, Kyle and I share tips for planning a trip to China. We booked our ten-day China tour... more

Back in December, Kyle and I spent an incredible ten days exploring five cities in China. Climbing the Great Wall... more

Goals are essential because they allow you to create your future today. Although many people set financial goals every year,... more

In this episode we’re joined by Delina and Erika, the co-hosts of Broke-ish, a podcast which discusses how systems, laws... more

This is Part III of the Travel and Wellness Series with Tangia Renee, the host of Skin You're In Podcast.... more

Dielle Charon is a Side Hustle Success Coach and the host of Side Hustle with Soul Podcast. In three months... more

This is Part II of the Travel and Wellness Series with Tangia Renee, the host of The Skin You're In... more

Taking care of your mind and body is very important when you travel. That is why I invited Tangia... more

Money on the Mountain Retreat is a financial retreat for financially single women. In this episode, I share my takeaways... more

Christopher Rudder from Rudderless Travel and I talk about our takeaways from TBEX, including why we decided to attend, our favorite... more

In this episode hear from the Pacifica Historical Society at the Little Brown Church in Pacifica, California. From mammoth fossils to the... more

Should you go to Disney World or Universal? After visiting both Universal Studios Orlando and Disney World, in this episode,... more

In this episode we share our experience riding the Avatar Flight of Passage ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom for the... more

Iceland is a pricey travel destination. Learn how to save money in Iceland and travel cheaply to Iceland on a... more

Damien Peters is a personal finance nerd and former Facebook Product Manager who started Wealth Noir to help others build wealth... more

Welcome friends! I'm back with Season 2 of The Thought Card Podcast. For this upcoming season, we have some incredible... more

Travel blogger by day and Physician by night, Nadeen White is an award-winning travel and lifestyle blogger, and Amazon bestselling... more

Acquania Escarne is the founder and CEO of RRD Investments, a real estate investment company focused on leveraging the power... more

In this episode, Cody Berman shares how you can optimize your finances and take advantage of travel hacking to travel... more

Curaçao is a Dutch Caribbean island only 40 miles from Venezuela. Known for its colorful capital, voluptuous ChiChi souvenirs, blend... more

It’s no secret that Iceland is one of my favorite travel destinations. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit three times.... more

We chat with Beatriz Reynoso about how she went to Cuba solo after a breakup. After breaking up with her... more

If you’re considering enrolling in a studying abroad program, you may be wondering what the advantages and disadvantages of studying... more