Author: The JetSetter Team
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Online Banks: Are They Safe?
Now, some banks are in business only in an online capacity. There is no physical branch that a person could go to if they chose. It’s an interesting idea, certainly, especially when many Americans can’t so much as name the last time they visited an actual, physical branch of their bank. Banks like Ally Bank,…
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Some Airline Fees are Worth a Few Bucks
Wi-Fi It’s almost impossible to find yourself somewhere that doesn’t have internet now, and an airplane is no different. For a generally modest fee, you get a stable internet connection that will allow you to entertain yourself, check emails, or plan a travel itinerary. Some airlines offer discounts if you purchase a Wi-Fi connection prior…
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Finding Unclaimed Property
The promise of free money seems to be too good to be true—and Jason Hartman assures that it usually is—but sometimes, money does come more easily than others. While playing the lottery is a risky way to get free money, there are other (even easier) strategies that might just be worth trying out. The treasurer’s…
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5 Relaxing Places You’ll Wish You Were Visiting
It’s that time of year again—the air is taking on a familiar chill and there’s a suggestion of snow every time it precipitates. Things are getting downright cold unless you’re, like Jason Hartman, lucky enough to be experiencing an Arizona winter. You might be thinking about a holiday vacation, a reprieve from turkey and the…
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Avoid Holiday Scams
The holiday season is known for good times, good cheer, and goodwill. Sadly though, it also represents a prime opportunity for those looking to make an extra buck by scamming unsuspecting shoppers. Now, we’re doing a lot of our shopping online—it’s convenient, less expensive, and certainly less of a hassle. Unfortunately, this doesn’t decrease the…
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Are You Still Marketing Like It’s 1979?
International jetsetters who run their own business need to take heed. If you don’t know the difference between inbound and outbound marketing, today is your lucky day, because if your marketing efforts are confined to the outbound variety, you must be living in 1979. We’ve got a new thing these days called the Internet… Inbound…
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Where Work Meets Pleasure – Luxury Travel Advising
in your work as a travel advisor. Because travel and tourism remains one of the fastest growing industries out there, jobs are certainly available. A job planning travel for others allows you to explore your own travel interests before embarking on a journey. If this is a career that interests you, take note—a future in…
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When a Country Defaults
You’ve likely been hearing a lot about debt lately—it occupies our personal lives and our governing leaders, our personal accounts and that of our country. While you may be familiar with personal debt default, you might be wondering what happens when a country is unable to pay their debt. It does happen—Russia, Indonesia, and Pakistan…
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How to Use the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Chances are, you’ll have to deal with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at some point. From credit cards to bank accounts, loans, money transfers, debt collection, and mortgages, this government agency exists for the protection of consumers. Though the CFPB is there for your use, be careful when evaluating a potential claim. If you feel…
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Not Even Snake Plissken Would Stay in Caifornia
The bottom line is that more than 1.6 million people and untold businesses have left California since 2000, and they’re probably not coming back. Our own Jason Hartman, California born and raised, left the Golden State a few years back. Here are our nine favorite reasons to escape the state for good. #1 – California…