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The week's question
In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Personal Finance / Living Below Your Means
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Author: Rubic ✧  😊 😞
Number: of 72 
Subject: Re: LBYM travel
Date: 12/31/22 12:30 AM
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<< Unfortunately my miles/points are slowly losing value. >>

This is true. Many airlines have figured out they can provide reward
miles that don't expire, because they can just deflate the points value
over time.

<< I'm hoping I can do one more nice trip but that depends on health. >>

Best wishes for your health and future travel.

<< We tend to go in the off season ... >>

This is a major cost savings. I prefer to visit places when the crowds have thinned out.

<< I also have never rented a car outside of the US. >>

My last travel to Europe didn't even require a taxi or Uber (except to the US airport)
for the entire trip. I have friends who often stay in country villas, so I can understand
why they need to rent cars, but I'm glad that I don't need the hassle of driving rentals
in a foreign country!

-Rubic
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This community has written 71 posts about Living Below Your Means. The article-length ones it recommended most:
LBYM travel · 21 recs · 2022
Jeremy's LBYM ideas · 17 recs · 2023
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