The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers - 102. How To Define Your Travel Style & Maximize Travel Experiences

102. How To Define Your Travel Style & Maximize Travel Experiences

05/26/22 • 12 min

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The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers

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 for you. When I started traveling after landing my first job after graduate school, my funds were limited. As a result, I had to be creative and I eventually discovered my travel style which helped me align my spending with the items and experiences that mattered most. In this episode, learn how to define your travel style and how it impacts your finances.

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

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101. What To Pack For Road Trips: 28+ Items You Shouldn't Leave Home Without

Before the pandemic, travel meant hopping on a plane and filling my passport with stamps. However, that all changed in 2020. Our borders were closed, and we did not feel comfortable traveling by plane, train, or bus anymore. So, as an alternative, we started exploring smaller cities and towns a few hours from home. Since then, we have become road trip warriors. As the weather gets warmer, you may be planning a road trip of your own, so now is a great time to chat about what to pack for road trips.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/what-to-bring-on-a-road-trip/

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103. Buying a House? Here’s 5 Types of Mortgages To Know About

Are you ready to buy a house? June is National Homeownership Month, and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with Citizens Bank for a two-part homeownership series where I’ll share parts of my homeownership story, and we’ll dive deeper into the most common types of mortgages.

Since there are many different types of mortgages that suit different borrowers, in this episode, we’re covering the most common, including:

[3:45] Fixed-rate mortgage
[4:18] Adjustable mortgage
[5:40] FHA mortgage
[8:34] Conventional mortgage
[9:33] Jumbo mortgage

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/types-of-mortgages/

About Citizens Bank

For more information, check out the Citizens Ready to Buy a Home Hub, which includes an easy-to-follow application guide to help you understand the ins and outs of the home buying process.

Resources Mentioned

Common Mortgage Terms To Know by Citizens
Mortgage Myths Debunked by Citizens
Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner (eBook): Start your homeownership journey on the right foot. Learn simple ways to organize and optimize your finances so you avoid costly financial mistakes.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is part of a paid partnership between Citizens and The Thought Card Podcast. Mortgages are offered and originated by Citizens Bank, N.A. (NMLS ID# 433960). All accounts, loans, and services are subject to individual approval. Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.