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How We Did Vegas for $250 Out-of-Pocket: Part 1

June 13, 2016 by Penny 6 Comments

Tony Curtis once said, “If you know how to live in Las Vegas, you can have the best time.” Say what you want about the gaudiest light show on earth, but there’s something truly captivating about a city where everyone is hoping to get lucky. The fast pace. The bombastic shows. The glamorous nightlife. The … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Explore Tagged: comps, dining, free, gift cards, Las Vegas, tipping, tips, travel hacking, vacation

Lunching for Less in Las Vegas

January 4, 2016 by Penny 6 Comments

If you’re looking for a post about a way to devour a 57-ounce dry-aged bone-in rib eye and wash it down with seared Hudson Valley foie gras at Prime Steakhouse while the Bellagio Fountains dance for $10 a person, keep looking. While I won’t promise you big-name chefs and bank-breaking restaurants, I can promise you … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Explore Tagged: comps, frugal, Las Vegas, lunch, MyVegas, savings, tipping

To Tip or Not to Tip…The Fro-Yo Guy

September 30, 2015 by Penny 13 Comments

Tipping has me stymied. Not in terms of dining out, having my hair highlighted, or requesting that a bellhop hold my luggage. Unlike some of my fellow millennials, I understand the etiquette behind that kind of tipping. If you are performing a job in the service industry that benefits me, especially if it goes above … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: cheap, etiquette, frugal, tipping

Millennials, Stop Eating Out

September 29, 2015 by Penny 38 Comments

This isn’t your typical dining-out-is-bad-for-the-budget post. Of course, you should eat out less if you’re trying to save money or repay debt. It is essential that your spending aligns with your priorities. So most millennials know–or at least have been told ad nauseam–to cut back on the fine and not-so-fine dining. However, from one millennial … [Read more…]

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