Jul
31
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Jim Brown asked:
The discounted travel rates offered through the internet are substantially lower than those offered by licensed sales agent on the ground at airports and through travel agencies throughout cities. Most of the rates on air travel are lower if the traveler is able to travel at the last minute, but some have found it cheaper to travel by planning ahead. Discounted travel rates are not available for all destinations, but the fun places are where travel bargains can be found every day.
Some travelers prefer to search for discounted travel offerings to exotic places for a once in a lifetime travel plan. The discounted rates on hotels, air fare and some forms of entertainment will save many families enough money to travel to other places throughout the world several times a year. Families use the discounted fares exclusively and might never travel at full price because the internet fulfills the need to travel at discount and travelers do not need to look any further.
Most people use the internet search engines to find discount travel brokers. The selections of travel destinations are plentiful through brokers and travelers might only have to tell the sales representatives where they want to go to. Some agents might suggest that the travel occur at a different time of the day so that the traveler can take advantage of a weekend special that allows them to travel with a friend with a ticket rated at half-price or better.
Some airlines have blackout dates for travel during holiday periods but will honor the coupons issued by travel organizations year round. Those organizations funnel a large portion of the yearly revenues and the discounted fares are expected. The airlines will typically accommodate any traveler with club memberships with discounted prices on rental cars and lodging if they know a coupon code that can be entered at the time the travel is booked on an internet travel site.
Travels find discounted travel rates through the banking institutions that sponsor a certain brand of credit card. Travelers can pay full price or a discounted one at the gate, but receive money back when they get their credit card statement. Waiting for discounted travel rates such as this does not fit in well with many peoples style of travel. This type of travel offer is an incentive only and is welcomed by people who have no other travel discounted opportunities.
Since discounted travel rates are available along many avenues of travel, people know to ask for discounts on anything travel related. One would expect discounts for automobiles when traveling but one would never think to look for opportunities for free gas. Some credit card companies provide travelers with incentives to earn free gas if they use their brand of credit card while traveling. Other items purchased in the service station count toward the points needed to earn the free gasoline.
Some people book travel and receive points just for accessing booking agents through a discounted travel representative’s site. Discounted travel rates can be found for hotels and some of the discounted rates qualify travelers for free lodging for the night. Those perks are expected by all travelers and the travel industry tries to accommodate travelers by keeping prices low enough to enjoy other forms of entertainment in every city that they travel to.
DEAN
The discounted travel rates offered through the internet are substantially lower than those offered by licensed sales agent on the ground at airports and through travel agencies throughout cities. Most of the rates on air travel are lower if the traveler is able to travel at the last minute, but some have found it cheaper to travel by planning ahead. Discounted travel rates are not available for all destinations, but the fun places are where travel bargains can be found every day.
Some travelers prefer to search for discounted travel offerings to exotic places for a once in a lifetime travel plan. The discounted rates on hotels, air fare and some forms of entertainment will save many families enough money to travel to other places throughout the world several times a year. Families use the discounted fares exclusively and might never travel at full price because the internet fulfills the need to travel at discount and travelers do not need to look any further.
Most people use the internet search engines to find discount travel brokers. The selections of travel destinations are plentiful through brokers and travelers might only have to tell the sales representatives where they want to go to. Some agents might suggest that the travel occur at a different time of the day so that the traveler can take advantage of a weekend special that allows them to travel with a friend with a ticket rated at half-price or better.
Some airlines have blackout dates for travel during holiday periods but will honor the coupons issued by travel organizations year round. Those organizations funnel a large portion of the yearly revenues and the discounted fares are expected. The airlines will typically accommodate any traveler with club memberships with discounted prices on rental cars and lodging if they know a coupon code that can be entered at the time the travel is booked on an internet travel site.
Travels find discounted travel rates through the banking institutions that sponsor a certain brand of credit card. Travelers can pay full price or a discounted one at the gate, but receive money back when they get their credit card statement. Waiting for discounted travel rates such as this does not fit in well with many peoples style of travel. This type of travel offer is an incentive only and is welcomed by people who have no other travel discounted opportunities.
Since discounted travel rates are available along many avenues of travel, people know to ask for discounts on anything travel related. One would expect discounts for automobiles when traveling but one would never think to look for opportunities for free gas. Some credit card companies provide travelers with incentives to earn free gas if they use their brand of credit card while traveling. Other items purchased in the service station count toward the points needed to earn the free gasoline.
Some people book travel and receive points just for accessing booking agents through a discounted travel representative’s site. Discounted travel rates can be found for hotels and some of the discounted rates qualify travelers for free lodging for the night. Those perks are expected by all travelers and the travel industry tries to accommodate travelers by keeping prices low enough to enjoy other forms of entertainment in every city that they travel to.
DEAN
Jul
30
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Mansi Gupta asked:
The option of selecting a car rental, moreover, budget car rental for journey of any distant and beautiful place of your choice and preference is always a better and cheaper option of traveling over expensive taxis. Car rental in many ways is a better option than taxis as it saves your expensive time, otherwise, unnecessarily wasted over only waiting for them to collect you.
Above discussion was only about virtues of renting a budget car but on vices, it should not be as similar to lawnmower. The crux of the whole thing is that you should be bit careful while renting a budget car for you. In other words you can follow certain steps for finally picking a car on rent.
If you have not any specific choice for a car that you wish to Drive, then you can use a car rental web site to select a car on price of your choice and preference. At a web site you not only get a very lucrative deal for car rental but also unlimited mileage scheme for renting a car. If you go for a fly-drive package for the same car renting agency then you will see upgrade for your car rental but there would be denial of service when you would book airline yourself. Though there happens to be provision of car rental service from an airlines but that hardly remains to be economical, instead they happens to be very expensive in comparison to other firms.
And while surfing on internet, sometimes, you will find that a discount is available only on a company’s website. Searching for car rental on net is also a fun exercise and at the same time there is good chance that you may come across a special car rental offer that may be available for a budget car Rental company or other and above all you do all this absolutely free at complete comfort from your home.
If you feel yourself to be more comfortable in telephonic conversation with customer car executive at agency you can seek help for number of car discounts available to you at car renting agency and go only for the best deal. Also check out from the details of your credit card that it may not be providing discount on car renting from a car renting agency. If you are senior citizen or fall in any special category like military and others you can avail car rental discounts as provided under constitutional provisions.
However, don’t take any car for granted, if you are provided with discount on a car rental, generally, budget car rental happens to be low on maintenance so check out for all sides of the car for damage, and inform renter of the car about any damage if found as you would not pay for the dent on car while returning it. You can also save money after paying considerable level of attention on car insurance too as having a car insurance of your own car saves you from signing car rental insurance agreement of car renting agency.
BRENDAN
The option of selecting a car rental, moreover, budget car rental for journey of any distant and beautiful place of your choice and preference is always a better and cheaper option of traveling over expensive taxis. Car rental in many ways is a better option than taxis as it saves your expensive time, otherwise, unnecessarily wasted over only waiting for them to collect you.
Above discussion was only about virtues of renting a budget car but on vices, it should not be as similar to lawnmower. The crux of the whole thing is that you should be bit careful while renting a budget car for you. In other words you can follow certain steps for finally picking a car on rent.
If you have not any specific choice for a car that you wish to Drive, then you can use a car rental web site to select a car on price of your choice and preference. At a web site you not only get a very lucrative deal for car rental but also unlimited mileage scheme for renting a car. If you go for a fly-drive package for the same car renting agency then you will see upgrade for your car rental but there would be denial of service when you would book airline yourself. Though there happens to be provision of car rental service from an airlines but that hardly remains to be economical, instead they happens to be very expensive in comparison to other firms.
And while surfing on internet, sometimes, you will find that a discount is available only on a company’s website. Searching for car rental on net is also a fun exercise and at the same time there is good chance that you may come across a special car rental offer that may be available for a budget car Rental company or other and above all you do all this absolutely free at complete comfort from your home.
If you feel yourself to be more comfortable in telephonic conversation with customer car executive at agency you can seek help for number of car discounts available to you at car renting agency and go only for the best deal. Also check out from the details of your credit card that it may not be providing discount on car renting from a car renting agency. If you are senior citizen or fall in any special category like military and others you can avail car rental discounts as provided under constitutional provisions.
However, don’t take any car for granted, if you are provided with discount on a car rental, generally, budget car rental happens to be low on maintenance so check out for all sides of the car for damage, and inform renter of the car about any damage if found as you would not pay for the dent on car while returning it. You can also save money after paying considerable level of attention on car insurance too as having a car insurance of your own car saves you from signing car rental insurance agreement of car renting agency.
BRENDAN
Jul
28
Eric S asked:
This would increase consumer spending and tourism.
This would increase consumer spending and tourism.
Airlines and rental car companies can offer discount coupons on certain gasoline stations only. Therefore tourists to exercise the coupons would have to travel to the locations where those gasoline stations are located. Otherwise, the coupons expire and it’s profit split between the gasoline station and the rental car company. It’s a money-maker.
If the tourist takes advantage of the coupons, then those towns near those gas stations will profit from anything those tourists buy in those towns.
This scheme can be used to help a lot of towns in the Midwest. It would be like you rent a car in Cleveland. The Alamo Rental car in Cleveland includes a free coupon if you meet certain timeframes. The coupon value is 50% off any BP gas station in Akron.
Now you can save money on a trip to Akron and if you don’t, you end up paying a barely noticeable fee split between Akron’s BP gas station and Alamo. And they’d make money.
If you buy gas in Akron, the town of Akron may see an increase in consumer spending, so it becomes a win win.
The industry would profit because significant numbers of travelers would wind up not redeeming the coupon because of inconvenience, and they probably wouldn’t care.
Edit: but this isn’t a deviation from supply and demand. This is a promotional coupon!
It’s like when you have a call option on a stock or a buy one get one free. It’s purely a business friendly idea.
KEN
Jul
28
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James Brown asked:
Most travelers would expect great deals on a luxury vacation but some would never expect to stay at a luxury resort for the price they are paying for lodging. Most travelers would expect the rates to be considerably higher for a four-star hotel but are astounded to realize that they are paying rates that are charged by motels or small hotels that are not even close to a resort area. Excellent rated hotels are able to make these offers because travel agents have purchased blocks of rooms for one low price and are passing these savings on to the customer as a courtesy.
While these cheap travel deals might have some stipulations attached, many travelers are eager to participate. A new resort might have arranged for discounted travel rates for people who would agree to visit their new property. The resort might even prepare them lunch to give them a taste of what they will enjoy the next time they visit that city. Some of the travelers will love it so much that they will choose to come back and have chosen the room they want because it is a time-share.
The opportunity to use cheap travel deals might come when people are waiting to board an aircraft. Some airlines will inadvertently overbook the flight and will ask travelers to trade the current seats for ones on the next flight. The opportunity for the cheap travel deals might not be realized until the traveler goes on a trip months from now, because that flight will be discounted in half or might even be free if they took into consideration that the airline paid for the hotel the night they traded their seat.
Travel deals are offered on rental cars all the time but seasoned travelers will know how to travel even cheaper by car. Some might book travel with a sales representative that knows her stuff and has taken the time to look for discount codes that the traveler can qualify for. The traveler might indicate several memberships that give travel discounts, but the best discounts will not be expressed in travel deals that they would know about. The sales agent might know of a special rate in place that is valid during the traveler’s period of travel.
People who make it a point to know companies that work everyday in the travel industry find cheap travel deals for rental cars. Discounts can be found by knowing a certain rental car company only rents compact cars at the counter, but the internet website will allow the traveler to book an economy car and drive a larger one for considerably less than they could ever get it if they walked in from the street and booked the rental.
When a traveler has a coupon for an upgrade from their credit card company or other discount travel source, then the travel agency presents a travel deal to the customer by upgrading two car sizes for the price of an economy rental car. That sort of cheap travel deal can make luxurious travel opportunities a reality and give them a mode of travel that is more comfortable. Some people prefer to use cheap travel deals to drive smaller cars because their car upgrade was for an automobile that was sporty convertible
ELDON
Most travelers would expect great deals on a luxury vacation but some would never expect to stay at a luxury resort for the price they are paying for lodging. Most travelers would expect the rates to be considerably higher for a four-star hotel but are astounded to realize that they are paying rates that are charged by motels or small hotels that are not even close to a resort area. Excellent rated hotels are able to make these offers because travel agents have purchased blocks of rooms for one low price and are passing these savings on to the customer as a courtesy.
While these cheap travel deals might have some stipulations attached, many travelers are eager to participate. A new resort might have arranged for discounted travel rates for people who would agree to visit their new property. The resort might even prepare them lunch to give them a taste of what they will enjoy the next time they visit that city. Some of the travelers will love it so much that they will choose to come back and have chosen the room they want because it is a time-share.
The opportunity to use cheap travel deals might come when people are waiting to board an aircraft. Some airlines will inadvertently overbook the flight and will ask travelers to trade the current seats for ones on the next flight. The opportunity for the cheap travel deals might not be realized until the traveler goes on a trip months from now, because that flight will be discounted in half or might even be free if they took into consideration that the airline paid for the hotel the night they traded their seat.
Travel deals are offered on rental cars all the time but seasoned travelers will know how to travel even cheaper by car. Some might book travel with a sales representative that knows her stuff and has taken the time to look for discount codes that the traveler can qualify for. The traveler might indicate several memberships that give travel discounts, but the best discounts will not be expressed in travel deals that they would know about. The sales agent might know of a special rate in place that is valid during the traveler’s period of travel.
People who make it a point to know companies that work everyday in the travel industry find cheap travel deals for rental cars. Discounts can be found by knowing a certain rental car company only rents compact cars at the counter, but the internet website will allow the traveler to book an economy car and drive a larger one for considerably less than they could ever get it if they walked in from the street and booked the rental.
When a traveler has a coupon for an upgrade from their credit card company or other discount travel source, then the travel agency presents a travel deal to the customer by upgrading two car sizes for the price of an economy rental car. That sort of cheap travel deal can make luxurious travel opportunities a reality and give them a mode of travel that is more comfortable. Some people prefer to use cheap travel deals to drive smaller cars because their car upgrade was for an automobile that was sporty convertible
ELDON
Jul
24
Problem solving question?
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Jack B asked:
Albatross Airline’s fixed operating costs are $5.8 million, and its variable cost ratio is 0.20. The firm has$2 million in bonds outstanding with a coupon interest rate of 8 percent. Albatross has 30,000 shares of preferred stock outstanding, which pays a $2 annual dividend? There are 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. Revenues for the firm are $8 million, and the firm is in the 40 percent corporate income tax bracket.
Albatross Airline’s fixed operating costs are $5.8 million, and its variable cost ratio is 0.20. The firm has$2 million in bonds outstanding with a coupon interest rate of 8 percent. Albatross has 30,000 shares of preferred stock outstanding, which pays a $2 annual dividend? There are 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. Revenues for the firm are $8 million, and the firm is in the 40 percent corporate income tax bracket.
a. Compute Albatross’ degree of operating leverage.
b. Compute its degree of financial leverage.
c. Compute its degree of combined leverage and interpret this value.
Need some help very fast. Thanks!
It’s not multiple choice. There has to be an answer for each.
OWEN
Jul
23
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Dana Bradley asked:
Travel, as exciting and interesting as it is, is also one of the most expensive things we choose to do. But if you keep a few things in mind, your holiday can be fun without breaking the budget. A small amount of research and effort can yield significant travel savings, and careful planning can be the best tool for travel savings. There are some tried and true tips for saving money while traveling, and several are presented below.
Car rentals are still a good way to stretch the travel dollar. Even though it seems expensive, remember the airport shuttle often costs around $50 per person, much more than the cost of an economy car rental. This will allow you affordable transportation for sightseeing and trips to the countryside, another money saver. Also, coupons and discounts are often offered by car rental companies and credit cards companies as incentives and promotions. Your airline may offer a great price on a car rental from a partner company. Take advantage of these deals to save or to upgrade to a more comfortable, vehicle.
If you don’t want to rent a car or it will not be useable, try to book a hotel that includes a free airport shuttle service. This can save enough for a good dinner. Many motels at airport locations offer free parking for the length of your travel if you stay one night at either leg of your trip. This can be a travel saver and a super convenience.
If this is a family travel, look for special airline incentives that offer free companion tickets or companion fares at lower rates. Also plan to eat meals where kids eat free and you can split meals. This can result in huge savings for a family of four or larger. Restaurants that are kid friendly usually accommodate requests for extra plates and relaxed places where everyone can feel comfortable after a day of travel and sightseeing.
Don’t eat every meal out. Even if you are not traveling as a family, eating out is often the most expensive part of travel. You’ll be surprised what q nice change from restaurant food a peanut butter sandwich, chips, and fresh fruit makes. Book a hotel that has an in room coffee maker and purchase fresh bagels for breakfast. Or get deli takeout or a pizza for one relaxed night in. Take that much needed break from the crowds at tourist destinations.
Find and use coupons for travel savings. These are often offered for lodging, food, or attractions. You can find them everywhere, online, in local newspapers, and they save money. Also, seek out and take advantage of multi-day passes at amusement parks.
Bring your own water and snacks. People spend nearly $10 per day per person on just water and snacks. Sure, indulge yourself when you see really inviting salt-water taffy or fudge store but for the basics, bring your own.
Making your own reservations can result in travel savings. Many hotels and airlines offer additional discounts and specials for booking online. This also holds true for car rentals.
Doing a bit of work and seeking out promotions shall result in significant travel savings. Remember, the tourist attractions and hotels want you to return as much as you want another vacation.
EFREN
Travel, as exciting and interesting as it is, is also one of the most expensive things we choose to do. But if you keep a few things in mind, your holiday can be fun without breaking the budget. A small amount of research and effort can yield significant travel savings, and careful planning can be the best tool for travel savings. There are some tried and true tips for saving money while traveling, and several are presented below.
Car rentals are still a good way to stretch the travel dollar. Even though it seems expensive, remember the airport shuttle often costs around $50 per person, much more than the cost of an economy car rental. This will allow you affordable transportation for sightseeing and trips to the countryside, another money saver. Also, coupons and discounts are often offered by car rental companies and credit cards companies as incentives and promotions. Your airline may offer a great price on a car rental from a partner company. Take advantage of these deals to save or to upgrade to a more comfortable, vehicle.
If you don’t want to rent a car or it will not be useable, try to book a hotel that includes a free airport shuttle service. This can save enough for a good dinner. Many motels at airport locations offer free parking for the length of your travel if you stay one night at either leg of your trip. This can be a travel saver and a super convenience.
If this is a family travel, look for special airline incentives that offer free companion tickets or companion fares at lower rates. Also plan to eat meals where kids eat free and you can split meals. This can result in huge savings for a family of four or larger. Restaurants that are kid friendly usually accommodate requests for extra plates and relaxed places where everyone can feel comfortable after a day of travel and sightseeing.
Don’t eat every meal out. Even if you are not traveling as a family, eating out is often the most expensive part of travel. You’ll be surprised what q nice change from restaurant food a peanut butter sandwich, chips, and fresh fruit makes. Book a hotel that has an in room coffee maker and purchase fresh bagels for breakfast. Or get deli takeout or a pizza for one relaxed night in. Take that much needed break from the crowds at tourist destinations.
Find and use coupons for travel savings. These are often offered for lodging, food, or attractions. You can find them everywhere, online, in local newspapers, and they save money. Also, seek out and take advantage of multi-day passes at amusement parks.
Bring your own water and snacks. People spend nearly $10 per day per person on just water and snacks. Sure, indulge yourself when you see really inviting salt-water taffy or fudge store but for the basics, bring your own.
Making your own reservations can result in travel savings. Many hotels and airlines offer additional discounts and specials for booking online. This also holds true for car rentals.
Doing a bit of work and seeking out promotions shall result in significant travel savings. Remember, the tourist attractions and hotels want you to return as much as you want another vacation.
EFREN
Jul
23
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Jim Brown asked:
When people plan their vacations they want to find time to not only relax, but use the time off from work wisely so that they can visit parts of the world that they have dreamed of seeing for many years. Some plan to use professionals in the travel industry to plan their travels and start to relax almost immediately because these people know where to find deals that make traveling delightful.
Most people would rely on travel agents to take care of all the details of their vacation. These travel professionals know that some travel deals provide excellent rates on hotel rooms when combined with airline travel on certain dates. To find these deals, the travel agent will have to know the vacation dates. With this information, they can search their databases for all travel destinations that meet the travel criteria.
Some travelers want to travel by car through foreign countries and still be able to enjoy stellar hotel accommodations. There are travel deals set for this mode of travel too and travel agents can find the best travel deals for a variety of travel combinations. People can get great discounts on airline tickets and know that they have confirmed reservations for an automobile that they can pickup at the airport.
The travel agent can let clients pick and choose the arrival and departure times of their airline flights. The travel agent can advise the client on the savings involved in accepting travel earlier in the day and with a little leeway, the travel agent can shave hundreds of dollars off the airfare cost for an entire family. Many travel deals are designed for large groups of people and the money saved can be used for other areas of travel.
Some travelers get big discounts from club memberships and travel agents use these memberships to find additional savings on all portions of the travel itinerary. These discounts can be in addition to airfare that has been discounted because of multiple ticket purchases and they can allow travelers to upgrade the type of rental car that they receive in a foreign country.
The deals offered by the travel industry allow people to do more on vacations. Some travel deals include tickets to Broadway shows as a bonus for choosing a certain travel package. Some families enjoy seeing the circus one night and might have the option of taking a moonlight cruise around San Francisco Bay the next day, before boarding a gigantic ocean liner and departing the United States on an ultimate cruise vacation to Hawaii or other parts of the world.
GARLAND
When people plan their vacations they want to find time to not only relax, but use the time off from work wisely so that they can visit parts of the world that they have dreamed of seeing for many years. Some plan to use professionals in the travel industry to plan their travels and start to relax almost immediately because these people know where to find deals that make traveling delightful.
Most people would rely on travel agents to take care of all the details of their vacation. These travel professionals know that some travel deals provide excellent rates on hotel rooms when combined with airline travel on certain dates. To find these deals, the travel agent will have to know the vacation dates. With this information, they can search their databases for all travel destinations that meet the travel criteria.
Some travelers want to travel by car through foreign countries and still be able to enjoy stellar hotel accommodations. There are travel deals set for this mode of travel too and travel agents can find the best travel deals for a variety of travel combinations. People can get great discounts on airline tickets and know that they have confirmed reservations for an automobile that they can pickup at the airport.
The travel agent can let clients pick and choose the arrival and departure times of their airline flights. The travel agent can advise the client on the savings involved in accepting travel earlier in the day and with a little leeway, the travel agent can shave hundreds of dollars off the airfare cost for an entire family. Many travel deals are designed for large groups of people and the money saved can be used for other areas of travel.
Some travelers get big discounts from club memberships and travel agents use these memberships to find additional savings on all portions of the travel itinerary. These discounts can be in addition to airfare that has been discounted because of multiple ticket purchases and they can allow travelers to upgrade the type of rental car that they receive in a foreign country.
The deals offered by the travel industry allow people to do more on vacations. Some travel deals include tickets to Broadway shows as a bonus for choosing a certain travel package. Some families enjoy seeing the circus one night and might have the option of taking a moonlight cruise around San Francisco Bay the next day, before boarding a gigantic ocean liner and departing the United States on an ultimate cruise vacation to Hawaii or other parts of the world.
GARLAND
Jul
22
Coupon or promo codes for Midwest Airlines or Delta Airlines?
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JLynn asked:
Does anybody have a recent coupon code or promo code for Midwest Airlines? I would also be interested in Delta or even Northwest. Thank You!!
AHMAD
Does anybody have a recent coupon code or promo code for Midwest Airlines? I would also be interested in Delta or even Northwest. Thank You!!
AHMAD
Jul
19
Very Cheap Boyfriend?
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SparklingH2O asked:
I’ve been with my bf for about a year (its a long distance relationship, he lives in Alaska, I live in Illinois). Airline tickets are very expensive for him to visit me…I get that. But he makes lots of promises which he rarely keeps (he’s gonna take me on a trip to Mexico, trip to Las Vegas, trip to Germany etc, which never manifested). He never takes me out unless someone else is paying for it (friends of his sister have connections and often gets free tickets…free concerts…free coupons for food etc…). He has yet to buy me dinner during this entire year. He took me to the movies twice but didn’t buy food, offered to take me to Subway for lunch once (I suggested a better place), once took me to a sushi place but only spent about $10 as he didn’t eat himself and bought me takeout chinese food once. Most recently, in the past 5 months, he’s been claiming he’s working on a multi-million dollar deal. Each month it’s, “the deal is gonna come through this week or the next”. I’m not a materialistic person at all, but I do like to be treated some time, you know? What girl doesn’t? Well, he’s in town this entire summer (I insisted so I could see what he’s really made of — if not crap, lol). Well what really pissed me off is my car is really old, so I just drive in the neighborhood and my job which is very close to home. But my bf has been asking me to drive him all over town so he can look at houses because he says once he gets his “big money” he’s gonna move here (I insisted he pay for gas) and anyway, my car broke down, and I had to have it towed ($100 out of my pocket). The engine is ruined because of dirty oil. My bf is an engineer (supposedly)…shouldn’t he have checked the oil for me right? The last straw was the next day was my birthday. He said, “I guess when it rains it pours. The bank froze my account so I can’t take you out on your brithday”. So I we went out so as not to be depressed on my birthday, but I paid for it. I also paid for all the food for a 4th of July barbeque we hosted at my house the day before. So I’m feeling really used. The *** is off the chain but that’s pretty much it. Is this guy using me? Am I’m being unreasonable to expect to be taken out during these rough ecomonic times?
VERNON
I’ve been with my bf for about a year (its a long distance relationship, he lives in Alaska, I live in Illinois). Airline tickets are very expensive for him to visit me…I get that. But he makes lots of promises which he rarely keeps (he’s gonna take me on a trip to Mexico, trip to Las Vegas, trip to Germany etc, which never manifested). He never takes me out unless someone else is paying for it (friends of his sister have connections and often gets free tickets…free concerts…free coupons for food etc…). He has yet to buy me dinner during this entire year. He took me to the movies twice but didn’t buy food, offered to take me to Subway for lunch once (I suggested a better place), once took me to a sushi place but only spent about $10 as he didn’t eat himself and bought me takeout chinese food once. Most recently, in the past 5 months, he’s been claiming he’s working on a multi-million dollar deal. Each month it’s, “the deal is gonna come through this week or the next”. I’m not a materialistic person at all, but I do like to be treated some time, you know? What girl doesn’t? Well, he’s in town this entire summer (I insisted so I could see what he’s really made of — if not crap, lol). Well what really pissed me off is my car is really old, so I just drive in the neighborhood and my job which is very close to home. But my bf has been asking me to drive him all over town so he can look at houses because he says once he gets his “big money” he’s gonna move here (I insisted he pay for gas) and anyway, my car broke down, and I had to have it towed ($100 out of my pocket). The engine is ruined because of dirty oil. My bf is an engineer (supposedly)…shouldn’t he have checked the oil for me right? The last straw was the next day was my birthday. He said, “I guess when it rains it pours. The bank froze my account so I can’t take you out on your brithday”. So I we went out so as not to be depressed on my birthday, but I paid for it. I also paid for all the food for a 4th of July barbeque we hosted at my house the day before. So I’m feeling really used. The *** is off the chain but that’s pretty much it. Is this guy using me? Am I’m being unreasonable to expect to be taken out during these rough ecomonic times?
VERNON
Jul
19
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James Brown asked:
There are several methods to use to save money on travel expenses online and people enjoy finding more each time they visit the internet. Some of these travel discounts are not available to all travelers and even those who do qualify for the discount might not use the method because they do not know how to get the discount. People that own computers are generally the first to know because the online travel discounts will show up in their email accounts every month.
An online travel discount might be allowed if the traveler uses a certain credit card to secure the reservations with. The credit card company might provide travelers with lodging discounts by giving them credit for staying at certain hotels for a certain number of nights. These travel rewards will be reflected on credit card statements every month but some travelers fail to read credit card paperwork because they pay their accounts through automatic debits from their checking account each month.
Online travel discounts will be given to travelers who have a membership in a travel club. The internet access provided by hotels in each room will allow travelers to check the travel membership sites for recently added travel packages that could include the place they are staying in that night. Discounts will be applied to the final hotel bill upon check-out and travelers can thank their lucky stars that they decided to log into the internet the night before.
Online travel discounts could come from rental car agencies that are known by name around the world. The credit card statements could give travelers discount codes that can be entered online in the shopping cart of the rental car booking site. Membership in insurance groups can give travelers a discount code that bears a better discount and travelers will learn to keep a list of the discount codes that are offered by companies they deal with on a month-to-month basis.
Some travelers will carry coupon books that are tailored to a specific city that is right on the way to a favorite destination. The coupons might provide travelers with discounted meals in restaurants, or discounts on various activities that can be done night or day. Online travel through internet portals will allow travelers to order other coupon books for discounts in cities recently added to travel plans and group travel arrangements could offer travelers further online travel discounts.
To take advantage of some online travel bargains it might require that the traveler find a friend to join in on the travels. It’ is hard for travelers to use a coupon for a free flight unless someone else is along for the trip. These bargains always seem to come along after a family has booked several flights. The preferred airline company will use these free flight offers as a way of saying thanks for choosing them for all of their flying need in the United States. The online travel opportunities are limitless and there are many online travel bargains to be discovered, so travel often and make sure a friend is available to take advantage of the best travel deals around.
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There are several methods to use to save money on travel expenses online and people enjoy finding more each time they visit the internet. Some of these travel discounts are not available to all travelers and even those who do qualify for the discount might not use the method because they do not know how to get the discount. People that own computers are generally the first to know because the online travel discounts will show up in their email accounts every month.
An online travel discount might be allowed if the traveler uses a certain credit card to secure the reservations with. The credit card company might provide travelers with lodging discounts by giving them credit for staying at certain hotels for a certain number of nights. These travel rewards will be reflected on credit card statements every month but some travelers fail to read credit card paperwork because they pay their accounts through automatic debits from their checking account each month.
Online travel discounts will be given to travelers who have a membership in a travel club. The internet access provided by hotels in each room will allow travelers to check the travel membership sites for recently added travel packages that could include the place they are staying in that night. Discounts will be applied to the final hotel bill upon check-out and travelers can thank their lucky stars that they decided to log into the internet the night before.
Online travel discounts could come from rental car agencies that are known by name around the world. The credit card statements could give travelers discount codes that can be entered online in the shopping cart of the rental car booking site. Membership in insurance groups can give travelers a discount code that bears a better discount and travelers will learn to keep a list of the discount codes that are offered by companies they deal with on a month-to-month basis.
Some travelers will carry coupon books that are tailored to a specific city that is right on the way to a favorite destination. The coupons might provide travelers with discounted meals in restaurants, or discounts on various activities that can be done night or day. Online travel through internet portals will allow travelers to order other coupon books for discounts in cities recently added to travel plans and group travel arrangements could offer travelers further online travel discounts.
To take advantage of some online travel bargains it might require that the traveler find a friend to join in on the travels. It’ is hard for travelers to use a coupon for a free flight unless someone else is along for the trip. These bargains always seem to come along after a family has booked several flights. The preferred airline company will use these free flight offers as a way of saying thanks for choosing them for all of their flying need in the United States. The online travel opportunities are limitless and there are many online travel bargains to be discovered, so travel often and make sure a friend is available to take advantage of the best travel deals around.
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