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.

🎄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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Trying to decide where to stay at Walt Disney World?

With more than 25 Disney World resorts to choose from, how do you know which one's worth booking? Ditch the overwhelm and let's set the tone for a magical vacation.

Kevin Payne from 'Family Money Adventure' and I share our top picks. Discover which resorts stand out and which ones are still on our wish lists.

Our Disney Resort Reviews

• Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort Review
• Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Review

🎧Want to maximize your Disney World vacations with even more planning tips? Listen to our Disney World playlist on Spotify: https://spotify.link/hFGYZ6MuFXb

Connect with Kevin Payne

Website: https://familymoneyadventure.com

Instagram: @heykevinpayne

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:

• Tips For Planning a Multigenerational Disney Family Vacation - Episode 191
• Things To Do On Your Disney World Arrival Day (blog post)
• How To Plan a Disney Vacation From Start to Finish (Kevin Payne)

Planning a trip to Paris? Feeling overwhelmed by where to stay, what to see, and how to make the most of your budget?

I'm joined by European travel and Paris expert Renee Hannes, who shares tips to help you experience Paris without rushing from sight to sight.

From choosing the best neighborhoods to the best times to visit, Renee breaks down how to enjoy Paris at your own pace, connect with local culture, and make memories that last a lifetime.

In this episode, we cover:

• When to visit Paris and what to expect each season
• Where to stay for easy access to the city's top attractions
• Hidden gems and cultural experiences most tourists miss
• Renee's "perfect day in Paris" from sunrise to sunset

Paris Resources

• Ultimate Paris Guide: Your all-in-one, convenient guide to Paris so you don't miss a thing.
• Jumpstart Your Vacation Fund 5-Day Challenge: Build a simple, stress-free savings system in just 5 days that fits your lifestyle and income.
• Affording Travel: My step-by-step approach to creating a travel fund, traveling often, and building the jet-setting life you crave.

Connect with Renee Hannes

Website: https://dreamplanexperience.com/

Instagram: @the.holidaymaker

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett

Work With Me:

Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy:

• Practical Tips For Visiting Paris for the First Time - Episode 144
• Paris On a Budget: Money-Saving Tips (blog)

Did you know that you can earn money from banks?

What if I told you banks are paying people just for opening an account — and you might be leaving hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars on the table?

I'm sharing the secret strategy I've been using to earn cash bonuses from major banks — no extra work, no new spending habits.

Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/bank-sign-up-bonuses/

You'll learn how these offers work, which banks are paying $100+ right now (head to the blog post for that), and the exact steps you can take to stack multiple bank bonuses in 2025.

If you've been ignoring those "Get $300 when you open an account" emails or mailers, this is your sign to cash in. Your next weekend getaway could be funded with free bank money — let's make it happen!

➡️ Snag $100 Free With Ally Bank: When you sign up for Ally Bank (using my referral link), you'll get $100 as a cash bonus, and so will I. That's an easy win-win for both of us. Don't leave free money on the table. 



➡️ Want to set up a system that makes saving for travel easier? Book your 1:1 travel savings strategy call and let's map out exactly how you'll save for your next trip.

Book your strategy session today!

Other Resources

• Jumpstart Your Vacation Fund 5-Day Challenge: Build a simple, stress-free savings system in just 5 days that fits your lifestyle and income.
• Affording Travel: My step-by-step approach to creating a travel fund, traveling often, and building the jet-setting life you crave.

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett

Work With Me:

Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy:

• How To Achieve Your Travel Goals - Episode 182
• How To Start a Travel Fund (and Why You Need One Right Now) - Episode 2
• Vacation Fund Do's and Dont's - Episode 167