I've been to 86 countries and learned to travel on a budget. I book tours once I'm in the country and embrace public transportation.

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Jennifer Sizeland books tours once she's in a country to save money.

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My family of 3 just booked a 6-night Bahamas vacation for $400. Here are our 8 secrets to getting the best travel deals.

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I've traveled all over the world to destinations like Santorini on a strict budget.

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I've saved thousands on travel this year by maximizing points and miles. But there are lots of things I wish I'd known when I first started.

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I've taken my family on international trips with the help of credit-card points and miles.

Jamie Davis Smith

My husband and I keep our finances separate and believe it's one of the reasons our marriage has stayed strong over the years

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Jen Glantz and her husband keep their finances separate.

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When the wage gap between me and my husband grew, I quit my job to work part-time. I realized my non-monetary contributions have value, too.

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Amanda Garland started to feel insecure about what she was bringing to her marriage when her husband accepted a job with a significant pay increase.

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My roommates and I share groceries. We save about $300 a month by bulk-shopping.

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René Morrell (not pictured) and her roommates share groceries and have figured out a system that works for them.

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I took a 50% pay cut to avoid paying for childcare. It was the right decision, but it's still difficult.

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Jen Glantz (not pictured) took a 50% pay cut to avoid paying for childcare for her daughter.

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Nordstrom results show Americans are hunting for discounts

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Nordstrom Rack, Nordstrom's off-price retailer, reported an 8.8% rise in sales in the most recent quarter.

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I spent $50 at Aldi to host a barbecue for 4 people. My budget got us plenty of meat and sides, plus a case of beer.

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I got a pretty great haul of barbecue supplies at Aldi for $50.

Joe Opaleski

10 things airport passengers should stop wasting money on, according to a former flight attendant

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Airports can be pricey places to waste time in.

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