Okay I just came back from a weekend trip and I decided I would look at my expenses.  We went away for the weekend to Montreal specifically to see Jack Johnson.  Yes I love him.  My DH laughs at the irony of Jack Johnson’s song “Better Together” when he talks about sitting underneath a mango [...]

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I knew our weekend in NY would be pricy.  And if I had to guess before the weekend started I’d say $1k.  And looking at the numbers I was right.

Dog Boarding - $130
Hotel - $287.72, hey it’s new york
Bus to NY - $65.50
Statue of Libery - $24
NY Transit (Metro Card) - $32.50
MMA Entrance - $20
Cafe [...]

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Many people might disagree with that statement. But the truth is when you are travelling you’re better off using a credit card. Maybe it’s not so bad if you don’t leave the US to only use a debit card, but if you travel at all internationally be prepared and take a credit card.
First you’ll need [...]

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This is a short post to say I’ll be flying home to see my grandfather before his cremation and stay for his funeral next week Friday. I think I can go for about $800 per person which is not too bad. I am happy that I think I can make it home.

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