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

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.

• How many times flight prices change overtime
• Best and worst days to fly
• 6 booking window zones including the best time to book the cheapest flights

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/best-time-buy-flights/

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Did you just receive a timeshare offer and now you're wondering if it's worth your time?

Tiffany Grant, a self-proclaimed money nerd and founder of Money Talk with T, breaks down everything you need to know about timeshares and shares why she'd actually attend another presentation!

We cover:

• The must-know details before saying yes to a timeshare
• Sales tactics and demographics timeshares target
• Why we would go to another timeshare presentation (we love the perks)
• Tips for buying your first home in your twenties
• Tiffany's favorite personal finance podcasts

Connect with Tiffany:

Website: moneytalkwitht.com

Podcast: Money Talk With T

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

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Other Episodes You'll Enjoy:

• How To Start a Travel Fund (And Why You Need One) - Episode 2
• How To Acheive Your Travel Goals: A Step-by-Step Guide - Episode 182
• 13 Clever Ways To Save Money On Airfare - Episode 155

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 taught over 1,000 high school students at a Chinese public high school. She has also worked part-time at agencies teaching children, tutored pre-schoolers and even taught Business English to Chinese businessmen. Most recently she worked as a college counselor where she helped Chinese students get into U.S. universities.

Richelle has since quit her job to become a digital nomad exploring places, activities, and cultures most people miss in Asia.

In this episode we chat about:

1. What inspired Richelle to study abroad in Beijing and Xi'an
2. Why teach abroad programs may not be the right fit for you
3. What is the TEFL certification
4. Do you need the TEFL certification to teach English online
5. Types of teaching jobs in China
6. Salary ranges for teaching in China
7. Spicy foods to try in China

Resources Mentioned:

Do I Need a TEFL to Teach Abroad in China?

TEFL Promo Code- Get 30% off with promo code "SAVE30".

Teach Abroad Mini Course: Teaching in China Made Easy

China Job Board

Join Richelle's 3-Part Training Series.

1. Find a high paying job
2. Learn how to teach
3. Learn how to thrive in China

Join Richelle's Facebook Community: China Teach Abroad Community.

This group is for you if you:

1. Want to teach in China someday
2. Are in the process of applying for jobs in China
3. If you're already a teacher in China

Connect with Richelle:

Blog: https://www.adventuresaroundasia.com

Facebook: @adventuresaroundasia

Twitter: @adventures_asia

Instagram: @adventuresaroundasia

Travel doesn't have to be expensive, but it does cost money. A travel fund is a simple but powerful tool that you can use to help you save money for travel. Discover how starting a travel fund is one of the simplest ways to make travel a financial priority in your life.

We cover:

• What is a travel fund?
• Why is a travel fund important?
• How to start a travel fund?
• Where to stash your travel savings?

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

✨ Book a Travel Savings Strategy Session!

In this 1:1 session, we'll map out a savings plan based on your travel goals, timeline, and budget—whether it's a dream trip or more frequent getaways.

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

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy:

• 10 Ways To Travel Without Getting Into Debt – Episode 143
• Top U.S. Bank Accounts For Travelers (blog post)
• Ways To Save Money Traveling and Cut Costs (blog post)
• Must-Read Budget Travel Books (blog post)

✈️ Travel Smarter & Spend Wiser

➡️ Start saving now with the Jumpstart Your Vacation Fund Challenge – a 5-day action plan to build your dream trip fund!

➡️ Get inspired with my book Affording Travel – practical strategies to make travel a financial priority.

➡️ Grab the Vacation Ready Financial Checklist – Your go-to guide to prep your finances for your next trip.

Connect With Danielle Corbett

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

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Work With Me:

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

Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights and mistake fares.

CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

Books Worth Reading

• 12 Trips In 12 Months by Jen Ruiz
• Hues of Africa by Tiffany Heard
• We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
• Your Journey To Financial Freedom by Jamila Souffrant
• Financially Lit by Jannese Torress

Welcome to The Thought Card, the travel podcast for financially savvy travelers.

The Thought Card is an affordable luxury travel and personal finance podcast about affording travel, building wealth, and living on your terms.

Want to pay off debt and earn more? How about exploring new destinations and traveling the world? Well, you've come to the right place.

Join host Danielle Desir Corbett as she explores how being financially savvy means traveling more, building wealth, and living life on your terms.

Tune in to new episodes every other Thursday.

✈️ Travel Smarter & Spend Wiser

➡️ Start saving now with the Jumpstart Your Vacation Fund Challenge – a 5-day action plan to build your dream trip fund!

➡️ Get inspired with my book Affording Travel – practical strategies to make travel a financial priority.

➡️ Grab the Vacation Ready Financial Checklist – Your go-to guide to prep your finances for your next trip.

✨ Book a Travel Savings Strategy Session!

In this 1:1 session, we'll map out a savings plan based on your travel goals, timeline, and budget—whether it's a dream trip or more frequent getaways.

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

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