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

While some of you may have never purchased a stock before, I'll admit that I have purchased a stock without doing any research. I now know the importance of doing your research. In this episode, we're chatting about reliable tools to research stocks. Also, stay to the end, where I share a shortlist of my favorite financial educators in the investing space.

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Do you have the funds to start investing in the stock market, but you're unsure how to pick good companies to invest in (or even put on your radar)? Well, financially savvy travelers and financially savvy investors, you're in the right place. With thousands of publicly-traded companies in the stock market, coming up with criteria you can use to analyze companies will help you beat overwhelm, strengthen your investing knowledge and boost your overall confidence. To help you with this, in this episode, we're chatting about things to look for when picking companies to invest in. While we'll cover three criteria, there are many others, so do your research.

This episode is sponsored by Motley Fool Stock Advisor, a subscription service where members get (2) new stock picks sent directly to their inbox every month. Motley Fool has provided trusted investment recommendations for over 28 years, beating the market by almost 5x. Learn more by visiting www.fool.com/TTC.

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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 style.

In this episode we chat about determing your investment preferences, whether you are a short-term or long-term investor.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/short-term-long-term-investor/

This episode is part of a four-part investing series sponsored by Motley Fool Stock Advisor. If you missed the first episode, I encourage you to go back and listen to Episode 96 where I share ways investing in the stock market can improve your financial outlook.

About Our Sponsor: Motley Fool Stock Advisor

Motley Fool Stock Advisor is a subscription service where members get (2) new stock picks sent directly to their inbox every month.

Visit www.fool.com/TTC to discover ideas for picking your next stock.

For all business inquiries and sponsorships, email: [email protected].

This episode kicks off a 4-part investing series sponsored by Motley Fool. Throughout this series, we're going to talk about how investing can positively impact your financial situation, how to determine if you're a long-term or short-term investor, tips for picking the right companies, and tools and resources you can use to research stock picks.

Whether you want to earn more money, get out of debt, save for a vacation, or build generational wealth, investing in the stock market can improve your financial outlook and in this episode we explore how.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/investing-in-the-stock-market/

About Our Sponsor: Motley Fool Stock Advisor

Motley Fool Stock Advisor is a subscription service where members get (2) new stock picks sent directly to their inbox every month.

Visit www.fool.com/TTC to discover ideas for picking your next stock.

For all business inquiries and sponsorships, email: [email protected].

I have big news to share. We are expecting our first child!

Over the last few months, so much has been going on. I have been adjusting to life as an expecting mother and a new entrepreneur (I quit my corporate job in September 2021).

Today, I share my maternity leave checklist and helpful maternity leave planning tips for entrepreneurs.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/plan-for-maternity-leave/

Other Maternity Leave Content

• How To Save For Parental Leave As Entrepreneurs
• Maternity Leave Plan Mistakes I Made While Self-Employed

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Since I started travel hacking around 2015, I've traveled all across the world either cheaply or for free. However, I have a confession to make. I've made my fair share of credit card mistakes. Listen to this episode to hear about all the embarrassing travel hacking mistakes I've made over the years as well as how to avoid them.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/travel-hacking-mistakes/

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Are you unable to travel right now? Perhaps it's a busy season at work, you are taking care of a loved one, or travel restrictions got you grounded for the foreseeable future. While that's a bummer -- it doesn't mean that you have to abandon your travel dreams completely.

In fact, now is a great time to build your travel hacking expertise and beef up your points and miles portfolio. In this episode, we discuss ways to earn points and miles without traveling including lucrative credit card welcome bonuses, anniversary bonuses, and more.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/earn-points-and-miles-without-traveling/

As we head into the new year, I wanted to share a conversation I had with Sasha Huff, a podcast producer and the host of Because I Can, a podcast about life and all of the lessons we learned. I'm usually the one asking the questions on the show, but I'll admit that it's nice to be on the other side sharing my story, thoughts, and perspectives. In this episode, we chat about ways I've organized my finances so I can tackle multiple financial goals, such as traveling and paying off my mortgage early. You'll also learn about my money story and what money was like growing up.

Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/financial-success/

Learn how to set achievable financial goals and take control of your finances in a 40-minute audio-only workshop. Setting Financial Goals covers a five-step process and strategies for identifying priorities and actionable next steps.

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Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers:

Alternative Travel Careers is an audio series highlighting various careers in the travel industry, from travel agents to travel writers, bloggers, and podcasters. Discover different opportunities in travel and hear success stories from top travel leaders and entrepreneurs.

Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights and points deals, too.

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SafetyWing for travel medical insurance in your home country or anywhere you travel.

Knack Bags for stylish and functional backpacks are perfect for weekend trips, business travel, or carry-on; laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.

Located in the heart of Metropolitan Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona, is a college town with a personality all its own. With 330 days of sunshine each year and the average temperature around 87 degrees, Tempe is a fun, refreshingly offbeat destination that embraces an active lifestyle and laid-back atmosphere. It's also a place where community matters. Splash around on a lake, explore miles of hiking and biking trails, chow down on delicious eats and not-so-typical treats, cheer on your favorite sports team or grab a cold at one of the many craft breweries. But what you may not have realized is that Tempe has a vibrant art and cultural scene.

From performing arts to contemporary art, and even the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert, in this episode, we discover where to experience art in Tempe through three remarkable Arizona attractions - the Desert Botanical Garden, ASU Gammage, and ASU Art Museum.

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Growing up in Durham, in the North-East of England, Gemma Thompson did not have a lot of experience traveling before booking her first solo backpacking trip.

In 2002, she quit her job, gave up her apartment, and left her boyfriend to travel independently. She went on to spend three months backpacking across Southeast Asia and Australia.

Gemma shares how to plan your first solo backpacking trip and the most important lessons learned. She also shares:

• Tips for female solo travelers
• First-time female solo travel destinations
• How her travel style has changed now that she's expanded her family.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/solo-backpacking-trip-gemma-thompson/

💸 Need help saving for your next trip?

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In this personalized 1:1 session, we'll create a savings plan tailored to your travel goals, timeline, and budget. Whether you're eyeing a big bucket list trip or want to take more getaways throughout the year, I'll help you figure out exactly how to fund it.

👉Let's chat: https://thoughtcard.com/strategy-session

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy

• Benefits of Solo Travel: Why Going Alone Can Save You Money - Episode 165
• How To Plan 12 Trips In 12 Months with Jen Ruiz - Episode 166
• How To Define Your Travel Style - Episode 102
• How To Achieve Your Travel Goals - Episode 182
• How To Plan a Vacation of Your Dreams From Scratch (blog)

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Join my newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Follow on Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett

Work With Me

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.