http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/blog/ en angela@simplygoodmedia.com Copyright 2008 2008-11-12T13:00:48-05:00 http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/flight-sites-abound/ http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/flight-sites-abound/#When:13:00:48Z When it comes to air travel, the Internet has truly revolutionized the way things work. These days, most tickets are purchased online. Most savings can be had online, direct through the providers’ websites or third party travel brokers. You can also research every aspect of these supposed deals to.... Continue reading "Flight Sites Abound"... Plane 2008-11-12T13:00:48-05:00 http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/disneys-cruise-deal-just-fluff/ http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/disneys-cruise-deal-just-fluff/#When:13:00:06Z You could hear the jaws dropping as Disney Cruise Line announced their “buy one, get one for $99” cruise deal for 2009, but how many families can really take advantage? It’s a wonderful opportunity for those who can. Cross your fingers and look over the following to see if their deal is right for.... Continue reading "Disney’s Cruise Deal … Just Fluff?"... Boat 2008-11-10T13:00:06-05:00 http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/unaccompanied-minors-airline-travel-tips/ http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/unaccompanied-minors-airline-travel-tips/#When:13:00:25Z There are few things more nerve wracking than sending your child on an airplane alone. All the dangers apparent on the ground combine with terrorists and airplane crashers, and parents can’t do anything about them from the ground. Add to that bustling airports, unreliable airlines and the childlike.... Continue reading "Unaccompanied Minors: Airline Travel Tips"... Plane 2008-11-07T13:00:25-05:00 http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/quick-and-easy-airport-security-plane-travel-tips/ http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/quick-and-easy-airport-security-plane-travel-tips/#When:13:00:31Z Getting through airport security can be a major headache. It’s worth it, but the process can be downright confusing to someone who’s only flown a few times. Regardless of how frequently you fly, following these tips will get you through the line quickly and carefree: 1) WEAR SOCKS. Wearing.... Continue reading "Quick and Easy Airport Security: Plane Travel Tips"... Plane 2008-11-05T13:00:31-05:00 http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/alternative-transportation-californians-to-vote-on-latest-trans-tech/ http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/alternative-transportation-californians-to-vote-on-latest-trans-tech/#When:13:00:36Z After six years of having the issue delayed, pushed back, rejected and exalted, Californians will finally get their chance to vote on the development of a bullet train running from Los Angeles to San Francisco. In the past, the initiative was criticized for political corruption. Ignoring common.... Continue reading "Alternative Transportation: Californians to Vote on Latest Trans Tech"... Alternative, Train 2008-11-03T13:00:36-05:00 http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/knowing-when-to-sell-your-car-auto-tips/ http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/knowing-when-to-sell-your-car-auto-tips/#When:13:00:35Z Knowing when to sell your car and buy a new one can be a bit of a gamble. If you really do intend to run your car to death, you risk winding up in a situation where you need to buy a car - today - without much time to research models or financing options. On the other hand, trading off every three.... Continue reading "Knowing When to Sell Your Car: Auto Tips"... Must Read, Auto 2008-10-31T13:00:35-05:00 http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/how-to-save-on-educational-cruises-travel-tips/ http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/how-to-save-on-educational-cruises-travel-tips/#When:13:00:20Z In 2000, InSight Cruises debuted with the “Perl Whirl,” and have been specializing in educational cruises ever since. Much like conferences, meetings or industrial shows held in high profile places, a seminar aboard a cruise ship gives attendees time to unwind while getting intense, specialized.... Continue reading "How to Save on Educational Cruises: Travel Tips"... Boat 2008-10-29T13:00:20-05:00 http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/5-ways-to-save-on-your-new-car/ http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/5-ways-to-save-on-your-new-car/#When:13:00:26Z This isn’t a guide on how to maneuver car loans, or shady salesmen. If you want to learn more about the ins and outs of buying a car, Edmunds.com has an excellent resource already on the web, Confessions of a Car Salesman. No, we’re here to tell you about a few accessories you might as well buy.... Continue reading "5 Ways to Save on Your New Car"... Auto 2008-10-27T13:00:26-05:00 http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/is-your-auto-insurance-a-stranger/ http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/is-your-auto-insurance-a-stranger/#When:13:00:33Z Most people these days are so busy finding an auto insurance that is affordable, they don’t stop to consider what is and what isn’t covered. “All drivers should take a few minutes to review their coverage and to consider whether they would be able to make ends meet should an accident occur,”.... Continue reading "Is Your Auto Insurance a Stranger?"... Must Read, Auto 2008-10-24T13:00:33-05:00 http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/free-rides-on-phoenix-light-rail-system/ http://www.thebudgetcommuter.com/site/free-rides-on-phoenix-light-rail-system/#When:13:00:45Z Well, it’s about time. Can’t you hear those 4 million-and-some Phoenicians shouting? Finally, after sixty years, the Valley of the Sun has something other than buses to rely on. This has been a major criticism of Arizona’s capital. It’s the biggest capital in the United States, and the second.... Continue reading "Free Rides on Phoenix Light Rail System"... Train 2008-10-22T13:00:45-05:00