As a rule, I don’t open unsolicited credit card offers. They go straight to the trash. But when I recently received one with mouse ears on th...
Read MoreAuthor: Mark J. (NDD#102)
I recently received an offer from Disney. They would send me a free $25 gift card if I would call the number they gave me and listen to a 10-minute ...
Read MoreDVC – Why the Numbers Don’t Add Up for Me
One of every parent’s worst fears is that someday their child will say or do something so despicable that it will bring shame to the family name. ...
Read MoreWhere Did We Go Wrong?
On one wall of T. Rowe Price’s The Great Piggy Bank Adventure in Epcot’s Innoventions, the Piggy Bank offers tips on how to save money for your go...
Read MoreWhat You Can Learn From a Pig
Want an easy, fun way to teach your children (or yourself) the fundamentals of investing? Then head over to Innoventions West at Epcot. There, you’l...
Read MoreLearning Investment FUNdamentals at Innoventions
Disney seems to have a preference for families of four or less. Most of its resort rooms hold a maximum of four people. But what are you to do if ...
Read MoreBEST BUDGET RESORTS FOR A LARGE FAMILY
. . . I’ve been meaning to write you for some time. As a Disney shareholder, I want to pass along an idea that I feel will add to Disney’s profits...
Read MoreDEAR BOB IGER…
In 2008, I retired from a 22-year career in the military and started law school. My wife and I were worried about losing all that income and living on...
Read MoreNEW BEGINNINGS
Don’t think that because you’re budget-conscious, you can’t enjoy the excellent table service dining at Disney World. While these meals can be...
Read MoreTABLE SERVICE SAVINGS
Vacationing at Disney World on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the convenience and experience of dining in the parks. While it is no doubt...
Read MoreCOUNTER SERVICE SAVINGS YOU CAN COUNT ON
I’ve previously blogged on ways to save money on your transportation to and from Disney World, on your lodging, and on your tickets. Those are the...
Read MoreEATING OFF-SITE WITHOUT LEAVING THE PARKS
The way the story usually goes, Walt Disney was the creative force in the Disney company and his brother, Roy, handled the financial side of the house...
Read MoreFINANCIAL ADVICE FROM WALT DISNEY
It’s said that the only sure things in life are death and taxes. Since these two unpleasant realities are unavoidable, why not deal with them in a w...
Read MoreTWO SURE THINGS
What if I told you that you could have a free trip to Disney World every year? That is, a week-long trip that you would not have to use any of your ...
Read MoreCOUPONING TO DISNEY
I’m a Disney shareholder. Last Christmas, my wife got me one share of Disney stock to frame on my wall from www.oneshare.com. (You can get a $10...
Read MoreIS IT WORTH IT?
My Disney Visa bill for January was much more extensive than usual. My wife and I charge all of our Christmas purchases on it in order to get the 1 pe...
Read MoreTHE DISNEY VISA
The key to accurately planning future expenses is to keep track of current expenses. (That’s true for any budgeting, not just Walt Disney World va...
Read MoreBUDGETING HELP FROM TOURINGPLANS.COM
A couple of months back, it looked like my wife might have to have some minor surgery; nothing too serious, but it would require some recovery time be...
Read MoreA DISNEY “STAYCATION”
I don’t like to go into debt to feed my Disney World addiction. I like to plan my trips with a good budget and stay within that budget. But this...
Read MoreIT’S OK TO SPLURGE
We just returned from our annual family vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth, so I thought I’d share some budget-minded thoughts and lessons lear...
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