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Budgeting for a Cruise

While cruises are fun and convenient, they can carry hidden costs.

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Yes, cruises make great getaways because everything is located in one place. But did you know that due to tips and other fees, you're really paying one-and-a-half times the base price of your cruise? Follow Peter's advice on having family fun without financial folly.

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