Author: Mark J. (NDD#102)

  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...

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Disney Premier Visa

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.  ...

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Where 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...

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What You Can Learn From a Pig

. . . 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...

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DEAR 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...

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NEW 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...

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TABLE SERVICE SAVINGS

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...

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TWO 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 ...

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COUPONING TO DISNEY

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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...

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IS 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...

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THE DISNEY VISA

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...

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A 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...

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IT’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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MONEY SAVING TRIP REPORT