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Their carryon bags are fine for US; I did not think to check for the international flights. Thanks so much for that tip!

Hi All, My inlaws are going on their first ABD and first ever trip abroad (Italy/Switzerland). Mother's Day is coming up, and I was trying to think of something to gift her that would be helpful on the trip. She already has comfortable shoes, SPF hat, body purse, and plug adapter. Any other...

Yes, this is why I backed off of some of the credit card points game. I still maximize what I can, but I can't keep dozens of cards straight and end up having to call to get late fees removed.

Thank you so much! I'll look into all of these ideas, I really appreciate it!

Thanks! He is trying to sell what he has, but it is slow going. He used to have quite the party life before these issues, so he does have a lot of upscale clothing. Which survey sites were better than others? If he earned $100/month right now, it would help. He has zero cushion. He is meeting...

Thanks, but I would be very frustrated if he were my call agent! He has some issues with communication and just has basic computer skills.

Hi Everyone, I'm trying to help my brother quickly build an emergency savings. He is physically disabled and really struggling to make it on his disability income. He needs a cushion. He is looking for a part time job up to the allowed limits, but his physical limitations are significant, and he...

Thank you!!

I need to open a new business card soon. I'll probably do chase ink, which currently has a $900 cash back bonus for $6k in spend, I think. Does anyone know/suspect if there would be better bonuses in January? I used to be on top of this points game but have been out a couple of years and haven't...

Yep, we have several who have never hosted. They always have excuses about their houses not being big enough, or they're working on something.... and this is my issue that I need my house to be "perfect" before having people over. I could just say "Forget it," and have everyone over as it is...

I'll definitely look into renting a place. While all of it is a pain, the biggest issue for me right now is a few projects I want to do around our house first (like fix the adolescent-sized hole in the ceiling!), and we are just swamped with other things right now and I don't want that added...

Thanks for the replies! We have been doing the parties between two houses; we have enough room because people are milling in and out of all the rooms. We each have attached garages that are heated/cooled, so we have those open to the house and have tables set up for food and such there. So...

Hi Everyone, We have extended family (4 generations) who we only get together with around Christmas time. There are two of us in the sandwich/Gen X generation who take turns hosting each year, and it is so much work to get our houses ready, plan menus, etc., even with everyone bringing a dish...

Hi All, I was wondering about the DVC "discount"/lowest fare guarantee for an Adventures by Disney trip if anyone has used it. I was planning a trip for us, my MIL, and SIL, but now my family and I are not able to go. Can I still book it for them to get the lowest rate with our DVC membership...

Hi All, I'm a DVC member, and I'm booking a trip for my MIL and SIL to go on the Switzerland/Italy trip. Can I get the discount for them, or would I need to be on the trip with them to get it? If I can't use it, I've looked around for other discounts and just see various travel agencies that...

Thanks for all of these perspectives. I couldn't see myself doing them for anything in the US, but Asia intimidates me a bit, so that's definitely a consideration. Now just to get past the sticker shock!

That's all great to hear! Yes, I am starting to value simplicity over trying to get it all in and keeping up such a fast pace. Thanks for taking the time to share!

GREAT idea!!

I think everyone is talking me into just using some place like David's, this all sounds like a headache 🤣

I'm really impressed with all you've done! It's funny that you're mentioning all the goals and steps (objectives), because I had just seen another thread with making SMART goals for 2023, and this was the first thing that popped into my mind. As I've done year after year, I pushed it away...