Tawnya @ Money Saved Blog

Tawnya is a 34-year-old Special Education teacher in the sixth year of her career. Along with her partner, Sebastian, she runs the blog Money Saved is Money Earned. Tawnya has worked extremely hard to reach her goals and remain debt-free. She holds an Honors BS in Psychology from Oregon State University and an MS in Special Education from Portland State University and has had a pretty successful writing career, first as a writing tutor at the Oregon State University Writing Center, and in recent years, as a freelance writer. Tawnya and Sebastian have a wealth of knowledge and information about personal finance, retirement, student loans, credit cards, and many other financial topics. It is this wealth of tips and tricks that they wish to pass on to others.

10 Great Value Vacations You Want to Take This Year

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10 Great Value Vacations You Want to Take This Year

Two years of pent-up travel frustration are spilling over this summer. But, with inflation and fuel prices rising, Americans are seeing sticker shock and limited supply when it comes to summer travel destinations. With travel costs on the rise, it’s more important than ever to find savings on your next vacation wherever you can. Enter Great Value Vacations, a one-stop-shop travel company that offers vacation packages to top destinations for less. Read on to learn more about Great Value Vacations and how you can save money on your … Read more

myVEGAS Slots: Earn Free Travel Playing Your Favorite Casino Games

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MyVEGAS Slots Earn Free Travel Playing Your Favorite Casino Games

Everyone likes to save money on travel, and luckily, there are plenty of great ways to get away without breaking the bank. Travel hacking is an industry in and of itself, with rewards, credit cards, loyalty programs, and a slew of travel deals to peruse and snatch up. What if you could earn free travel by playing a game? With myVEGAS Slots, you can, along with a host of other rewards redeemable in Las Vegas and a handful of other M life and partner properties worldwide. Read on … Read more

25 of the Best Things to Do in Dallas This Summer

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25 of the Best Things to Do in Dallas This Summer

Summer’s coming, and it’s time to get out and explore! If hot fun in the summertime is your thing, then exploring Dallas, Texas, should be on your summer destination list. From cowboys to culture, food to football, Dallas has a wide array of activities that will excite any traveler. Take a tour through the “Big D,” as some call it, with these 25 best things to do in Dallas this summer. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Located in the old Texas School Book Depository building, the Sixth … Read more

The Best Ways to Plan Cheap Weekend Getaways for 2023

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Ways To Plan Cheap Weekend Getaways

Weekend getaways allow you a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of life at a fraction of the cost of a more extended vacation. And with a little planning, you can take several cheap weekend getaways throughout the year and scratch your travel itch for very little money. You know what I’m talking about, right? You’ve been working long hours for months, and you just need a break. You also don’t have the time, or maybe the funds, to take a week or two off for a proper … Read more

Everything You Need to Know to Rent an RV + 5 Places to Rent One

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Everything You Need To Know To Rent An RV + 5 Places To Rent One

Traveling and even living in a recreational vehicle (RV) has exploded in popularity over the past few years. While RVing has been popular for a while, the pandemic kicked RVing into high gear. A survey by the RV Industry Association in 2020 reported that 20% of respondents became more interested in RVing due to the pandemic. With travel shut down or restricted, people turned to camping and traveling in RVs as a way to get out while remaining socially distanced. Although the interest in RVing is high, not … Read more