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The Thought Card: Travel Tips and Wealth Building For Financially Savvy Travelers Danielle Desir Corbett
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Welcome financially savvy travelers! The Thought Card is a travel podcast and personal finance podcast empowering financially savvy travelers to travel the world, earn more money, pay off debt, and build wealth.
Join Danielle Desir Corbett every other week as she explores creative ways to live on your terms and obtain financial freedom. Also, hear inspiring stories from other budget travelers and financially savvy travelers choosing location independence, traveling the world, and crushing their financial goals.
Follow The Thought Card Podcast for approachable, thoughtful, practical travel advice, budget travel hacks, credit card points and miles deep-dives, budgeting tips, wealth-building strategies, and more.
Having traveled to 27+ countries like Iceland, Bermuda, and China, money expert and 6x author Danielle Desir Corbett (author of "We Are Financially Savvy Travelers," "Affording Travel," and "Traveling With a Full-Time Job") will show you how to travel extensively without abandoning your financial goals.
If you want to travel more, improve your money management skills, and make informed financial decisions, this travel podcast is for you.
To find out more, including reading our blog posts, visit www.thoughtcard.com.
Connect with Danielle Desir Corbett on Twitter: @thethougtcard and Instagram: @thedanielledesir
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How Cheap Flight Alerts Work (and Why Your Next Adventure Might Depend On It)
Cheap flight alerts have helped me save between 40-90% on airfare, and it was often the inspiration I needed to keep my finances organized to seize time-sensitive travel opportunities.
Flight deal subscriptions might be the game-changer you've been missing, but I get it—you might be (a little) skeptical, so in this episode, I’m partnering with Thrifty Traveler to share how flight deal subscriptions work, how they can benefit you, and why they are the golden ticket to travel experiences you’ve been overlooking.
About Our Sponsor - Thrifty Traveler
The episode is sponsored by Thrifty Traveler, my go-to flight deal subscription service. Use the promo code ‘TC10’ to get $20 off your first year. With Thrifty Traveler Premium, you'll get instant email alerts for cheap flights departing from the US and Canada. Your subscription includes notifications about points and miles sales, secret mistake fares, and discounted business and first-class tickets.
Enjoyed this episode?
You’ll love my new book, ‘We Are Financially Savvy Travelers.’ Discover how mindful spending and defining your travel priorities and preferences can lead to affording a lifetime of travel experiences. This book provides practical guidance on making smart savings and spending decisions aligned with your values and money goals. Available where books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and more.
Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett:
Website: www.thoughtcard.com
Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard
Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir
Share your thoughts and topic suggestions for new episodes by leaving a voicemail.
Listen to these episodes next:
Why You Need a Travel Fund - Episode 2
Get Flight Deals Sent To Your Inbox with Jared Kamrowski Founder of Thrifty Traveler - Episode 70
How To Define Your Travel Style - Episode 102
What People Get Wrong About Financially Savvy Travel - Episode 148
How I Became a Financially Savvy Traveler - Episode 69
Read My Books:
We Are Financially Savvy Travelers
Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers
Traveling With a Full-Time Job
Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner
Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure
My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers:
Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code ‘TC10’ for $10 off your first year.
CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.
Dollar Flight Club get email alerts with flight deals leaving from your home airport.
Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.
Get Outdoors 101 the course by Olivia Christine, teaches how to confidently plan outdoor adventures so you can unplug and de-stress. For $50 OFF, use the promo code ‘ThoughtCard50.’
Knack Bag for stylish and functional backpacks perfect for weekend trips, business travel, or carry-on; laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.
My Favorite Resources For Entrepreneurs:
Grantable an AI grant-writing tool to save you time writing winning grant applications.
Grants For Creators a monthly newsletter sharing grants and other funding opportunities for U.S. creatives, small business owners, and founders.
iFindYouClose a membership sharing weekly speaking opportunities so you find the perfect stage for your signature talk.
Email Marketing Club a membership where you receive email templates every week that help you connect and convert your audience to paying customers.
Work With Me:
Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries. -
5 Smart Ways To Make Wise Spending Decisions As Financially Savvy Travelers
Today, we’re peeling back another layer of financially savvy travel. Often overshadowed by the appeal of spending less, listen to this episode to learn about the differences between wise spending and spending less and practical ways to make more informed financial decisions.
Enjoyed this episode?
You’ll love my new book, ‘We Are Financially Savvy Travelers.’ Discover how mindful spending and defining your travel priorities and preferences can lead to affording a lifetime of travel experiences. This book provides practical guidance on making smart savings and spending decisions aligned with your values and money goals. Available where books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and more places.
About Our Sponsor - Aura
The episode is sponsored by Aura, a digital safety solution that helps protect your personal information against identity theft and online threats. Here’s your chance to simplify your online safety while saving big. Try Aura today with a 14-
day free trial when you use this link aura.com/savvy.
Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett:
Website: www.thoughtcard.com
Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard
Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir
Share your thoughts and topic suggestions for new episodes by leaving a voicemail.
Listen to these episodes next:
What People Get Wrong About Financially Savvy Travel - Episode 148
Must Follow Travel Podcasts - Episode 121
How To Define Your Travel Style - Episode 102
How I Became a Financially Savvy Traveler - Episode 69
Read My Books:
We Are Financially Savvy Travelers *New Release For 2023
Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers
Traveling With a Full-Time Job
Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner
Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure
My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers:
Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code ‘TC10’ for $10 off your first year.
CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.
Dollar Flight Club get email alerts with flight deals leaving from your home airport.
Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.
Get Outdoors 101 the course by Olivia Christine teaches how to confidently plan outdoor adventures so you can unplug and de-stress. For $50 OFF use the promo code ‘ThoughtCard50.’
Knack Bag for stylish and functional backpacks perfect for weekend trips, business travel or carry-on; laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.
My Favorite Resources For Entrepreneurs:
Grantable an AI grant-writing tool to save you time writing winning grant applications.
Grants For Creators a monthly newsletter sharing grants and other funding opportunities for U.S. creatives, small business owners, and founders.
iFindYouClose a membership sharing weekly speaking opportunities, so you find the perfect stage for your signature talk.
Email Marketing Club a membership where you receive email templates every week that help you connect and convert your audience to paying customers.
Work With Me:
Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries. -
Money Mindfulness: The One Thing You Can Do Today To Travel More Next Year
Money mindfulness unlocks the ability to travel more. Listen to this episode to discover what it means to be financially mindful, the benefits, and various ways to embrace money mindfulness in your everyday life and while traveling.
Read the full blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/money-minfulness/
Enjoyed this episode?
You’ll love my new book, ‘We Are Financially Savvy Travelers.’ Discover how mindful spending and defining your travel priorities and preferences can lead to affording a lifetime of travel experiences. This book provides practical guidance on making smart savings and spending decisions aligned with your values and money goals. Available where books are sold including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and more places.
The episode is sponsored by Aura, a digital safety solution that helps protect your personal information against identity theft and online threats. Try Aura today with a 14-day free trial when you use this link aura.com/savvy.
Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett
Website: www.thoughtcard.com
Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard
Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir
Share your thoughts and topic suggestions for new episodes by leaving a voicemail.
Listen to these episodes next:
Financial Literacy Basics with Crystina Cardozo - Episode 131
How To Define Your Travel Style - Episode 102
How I Became a Financially Savvy Traveler - Episode 69
Read My Books:
We Are Financially Savvy Travelers *New Release For 2023
Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers
Traveling With a Full-Time Job
Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner
Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure
My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers
Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code ‘TC10’ for $10 off your first year.
CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.
Dollar Flight Club get email alerts with flight deals leaving from your home airport.
Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.
Get Outdoors 101 the course by Olivia Christine teaches how to confidently plan outdoor adventures so you can unplug and de-stress. For $50 OFF use the promo code ‘ThoughtCard50.’
Knack Bag for stylish and functional backpacks perfect for weekend trips, business travel or carry-on; laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.
My Favorite Resources For Entrepreneurs
Grantable an AI grant-writing tool to save you time writing winning grant applications.
Grants For Creators a monthly newsletter sharing grants and other funding opportunities for U.S. creatives, small business owners, and founders.
iFindYouClose a membership sharing weekly speaking opportunities, so you find the perfect stage for your signature talk.
Email Marketing Club a membership where you receive email templates every week that help you connect and convert your audience to paying customers.
Work With Me:
Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries. -
What People Get Wrong About Financially Savvy Travel
While saving money and finding travel hacks are important aspects of being a financially savvy traveler, there is a lot more to it than that. Financially savvy travel goes beyond finding good deals and spending less.
Listen to this podcast episode where Danielle Desir Corbett, a financially savvy traveler, shares her personal journey and expands on what it means to be financially savvy.
Read the full blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/financially-savvy-travel-misconceptions/
Enjoyed this episode? You’ll love my new book, ‘We Are Financially Savvy Travelers.’ Discover how mindful spending and defining your travel priorities and preferences can lead to affording a lifetime of travel experiences. It provides practical guidance on making smart savings and spending decisions aligned with your values and money goals. The book is available on platforms such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and other places where books are sold.
The episode is sponsored by Aura, a digital safety solution that helps protect your personal information against identity theft and online threats. Try Aura today with a 14-day free trial when you use this link aura.com/savvy.
Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett
Website: www.thoughtcard.com
Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard
Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir
Share your thoughts and topic suggestions for new episodes by leaving a voicemail.
Listen to these episodes next:
How I Became a Financially Savvy Traveler - Episode 69
10 Ways To Travel Without Going Into Debt - Episode 143
Read My Books:
We Are Financially Savvy Travelers *New Release For 2023
Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers
Traveling With a Full-Time Job
Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner
Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure
My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers
Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code ‘TC10’ for $10 off your first year.
CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.
Dollar Flight Club get email alerts with flight deals leaving from your home airport.
Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.
Get Outdoors 101 the course by Olivia Christine teaches how to confidently plan outdoor adventures so you can unplug and de-stress. For $50 OFF use the promo code ‘ThoughtCard50.’
Knack Bag for stylish and functional backpacks perfect for weekend trips, business travel or carry-on; laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.
My Favorite Resources For Entrepreneurs
Grantable an AI grant-writing tool to save you time writing winning grant applications.
Grants For Creators a monthly newsletter sharing grants and other funding opportunities for U.S. creatives, small business owners, and founders.
iFindYouClose a membership sharing weekly speaking opportunities, so you find the perfect stage for your signature talk.
Email Marketing Club a membership where you receive email templates every week that help you connect and convert your audience to paying customers.
Work With Me:
Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries. -
So...I Wrote a New Book! Here's How To Get a Copy of 'We Are Financially Savvy Travelers'
Here's a BIG life update. I wrote a new book, 'We Are Financially Savvy Travelers.'
Becoming a financially savvy traveler isn’t just about saving money for your travels or even traveling cheaply; it’s about mastering the fundamental principles that empower you to enjoy a lifetime of affordable travel experiences while keeping your other financial goals on track.
Get your hands on ‘We Are Financially Savvy Travelers’ today!
In this book, learn:
How to balance wanderlust and your financial goals The difference between budget travelers and financially savvy travelers How to define your unique travel style and align spending priorities Ways to embrace financial mindfulness throughout the travel planning process And so much more!
Purchase on Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Apple | Kobo | Smashwords | Anywhere books are sold
After leaving the show a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever platform you prefer, fill out this form to get a complimentary copy of the book. I appreciate your support. -
Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee: Where The Preservation of Land and History Revive a Cultural Hub
With rolling hills, historic turn-of-the-century buildings, working farms, and front porches with rocking chairs, welcome to Leiper’s Fork, a small rural village in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Preservationist Aubrey Preston shares how he stumbled on this rural community in the early ’90s and helped launch one of Tennessee's first land preservation campaigns.
Hear about the sense of belonging and creativity that makes this place so special, plus fun things to do in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, and how it became a cultural and musical hub welcoming thousands of cultural tourists every year.
This episode is made in partnership with Visit Franklin, the sponsor of this episode, where you can access resources and travel guides for planning an unforgettable getaway to Franklin, Tennessee, and greater Williamson County.
Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett
Website: www.thoughtcard.com
Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard
Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir
Share your thoughts and topic suggestions for new episodes by leaving a voicemail.
Listen to these episodes next:
Ways To Explore Historic Clarksville Attractions (Tennessee) – Episode 145
Must Try Portland Food and Drink Experiences – Episode 132
Appreciating Adirondack Art, Nature, and History at Adirondack Experience (Upstate New York) – Episode 142
Read My Books:
We Are Financially Savvy Travelers *New Release For 2023*
Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers
Traveling With a Full-Time Job
Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner
Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure
My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers
Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code ‘TC10’ for $10 off your first year.
CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.
Dollar Flight Club get email alerts with flight deals leaving from your home airport.
Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.
Get Outdoors 101 the course by Olivia Christine teaches how to confidently plan outdoor adventures so you can unplug and de-stress. For $50 OFF use the promo code ‘ThoughtCard50.’
Knack Bag for stylish and functional backpacks perfect for weekend trips, business travel or carry-on; laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.
My Favorite Resources For Entrepreneurs
Grantable an AI grant-writing tool to save you time writing winning grant applications.
Grants For Creators a monthly newsletter sharing grants and other funding opportunities for U.S. creatives, small business owners, and founders.
iFindYouClose a membership sharing weekly speaking opportunities, so you find the perfect stage for your signature talk.
Email Marketing Club a membership where you receive email templates every week that help you connect and convert your audience to paying customers.
Work With Me:
Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
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