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Steal away with Steele


The age-old debate what’s worth more, time or money?
A classic example would be airfare. Flying is the fastest mode of transportation, but it can cause your piggy bank to have a hollow sound. Just like all things, there are money saving tips if you know where to look.
Knowing a money reliable ticket sale website is crucial. Everyone claims they know a guy or they have a website they use but not every website is legitimate.
Checking specific airline flights like Southwest, Frontier, Delta are all legitimate but may not give you the best deals. Airlines will run specials where flights can be dirt cheap. Make sure to read the terms and restrictions with these sales.
Friday and Saturday flights do not apply to many airline sales because those are the busiest travel days. Following airlines on social media, joining their email list, or frequently checking the company websites will help you save a lot of money.
There are travel companies that specialize in collegiate travel and offer college-student-only deals. One of these companies is studentuniverse.com.
International travel is made easy by using StudentUniverse with large savings. When I purchased a plane ticket to Spain, StudentUniverse saved me more than $400 on airfare. Using studentuniverse.com can also save you money on hotels.
A major money-saver is knowing when to buy a plane ticket. Ticket prices are at their highest when flying on a Friday or Saturday because of the high volume of travelers. Flying during the beginning of the week will have the largest money-saving results.
Plane tickets are also cheapest to purchase online after 3 p.m. Tuesdays, six weeks before departure. This seems like a specific time but that is when flight prices are finalized so that is when you’re bound to get the best price.
With everything else in travel, the best deals come from cost comparison.
Check various websites like Expedia, Travelocity, and StudentUniverse to find which airline is offering the best price. During the comparison process, also check prices with different dates. Moving the dates you fly, even by one day, can result in more than $100 in savings.
Using these tricks will make your piggy bank grateful!
May outstanding savings find you.