The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

211. 5 Ways to Automate Your Finances in 2026 — Save, Invest, and Travel Without Money Stress

What if you could make progress on your financial goals without thinking about it every day?  I'm sharing simple ways to automate your finances, from direct deposit and auto-saving to dollar-cost averaging.  These automations have helped me save for travel, buy a house, invest in retirement, and make headway on dozens of goals.  ➡️ Sign up for a high-yield savings account with Ally Bank ➡️Sign up for Rakuten and earn cash back on purchases ➡️ Earn points by snapping photos of receipts with Fetch  Other Episodes You'll Love  Why You Need a Vacation Savings System - Episode 203  Examples of Short-term Financial Goals You Can Set - Episode 122  Why You Need a Travel Fund - Episode 2    Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett  Website: www.thoughtcard.com  Newsletter: ​​https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/   Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett   Work With Me: Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

210. NYC Christmas Markets: Tips for Navigating Like a Pro

🎄Planning a holiday trip to New York City? NYC Christmas markets are one of the most magical ways to experience the holiday season, but they can also be crowded and overwhelming if you don't know what to expect.  I'm sharing our best NYC Christmas market tips to help you shop smarter and make the most of your time. Read 'NYC Christmas Markets' blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/christmas-markets-nyc/    🎒Shop Rachel Bloom Anti-Theft Bags Crossbody Bag Smart Mini (I have this one!!!)  Smart Crossover    Other Episodes You'll Love  How To Outsmart Theives While Traveling with Rachel Bloom - Episode 194  Christmas in NYC with a Baby: Festive Things To Do - Episode 116  How To Achieve Your Travel Goals - Episode 182    Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett  Website: www.thoughtcard.com  Newsletter: ​​https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/   Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett   Work With Me: Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

209. How to Connect with Nature on Every Trip | Grounding Tips With Matthew Kessi

Are you craving deeper, more meaningful travel experiences, ones that help you slow down, feel grounded, and reconnect with the natural world? I'm joined by travel writer, nature photographer, and practical mystic Matthew Kessi to explore how to add more nature to every trip you take.  We chat about grounding practices, such as forest bathing, travel photography, and mindful walking, which can help you feel more present no matter where you are.  Matthew also shares his favorite nature-forward destinations in the Pacific Northwest, across the United States, and internationally. Read Matthew's new book: The Wild Cure - this book is for people who are done repeating the same patterns and calling it stability. It teaches a framework that shows you how to stop being a visitor and start belonging so calm and clarity follow you home after a trip.    Connect with Matthew Kessi  Website: https://kessiworld.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kessiworld  Instagram @kessiworld_    Other Episodes You'll Love  How Travel Sparks Personal Development - Episode 188 How To Achieve Your Travel Goals - Episode 182  Backpacking For Beginners with Will Hatton - Episode 138   Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett  Website: www.thoughtcard.com  Newsletter: ​​https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/   Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett   Work With Me: Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

208. 2025 Cyber Monday Deals Handpicked for Financially Savvy Travelers

Black Friday is here! I'm sharing the best travel deals for financially savvy travelers—from flight subscriptions to tools that help you maximize rewards all year long. If you want to travel more for less in 2026, don't miss this roundup. ➡️ Black Friday Deals: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/p/2025-black-friday-deals-handpicked    🎧 Enjoy These Other Episodes How To Find Cheap Flights with Thrifty Traveler Premium (featuring Founder Jared Kamrowski) - Episode 70  How To Visit Two Cities For the Price of One with Stopovers (featuring Charlotte Gage) - Episode 196  How To Keep Valuables Safe While Traveling with Rachel Boom Anti-Theft Travel Bags - Episode 194  CardPointers Review: Best App to Maximize Points, Miles, and Rewards - Episode 180  Feeling generous? If you've enjoyed this episode or learned something new from this show, you can support the work I do at The Thought Card by Buying Me a Coffee — it's a simple way to help keep these episodes coming.  

207. How to Spot Financial Trauma and Start Healing with Rahkim Sabree

Financial trauma is real, and it may be influencing your money decisions.  Rahkim Sabree, an award-winning Financial Therapist, Accredited Financial Counselor®, author, and speaker, shows us how to spot the patterns holding us back and how to start the healing process.  We're unpacking the emotional baggage we carry around money, how it gets passed down through generations, and — most importantly — how to break free from it.    Connect with Rahkim Sabree Read the book 'Overcoming Financial Trauma': https://amzn.to/44m0Xtp Website: https://www.rahkimsabree.com/ Newsletter: https://rahkimsabree.substack.com/  Instagram: @rahkimsabree   Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett  Website: www.thoughtcard.com  Newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/  Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett   Work With Me: Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.    Other Episodes You'll Enjoy:  Clever Ways To Save Money on Airfare - Episode 155 How To Achieve Your Travel Goals - Episode 182  Short-term Financial Goals You Can Set Today - Episode 122