Summer is on the horizon. Warmer weather, sunny days, and vacation season. Are you wondering how you’re going to save this summer? It’s a season where expenses rise and if you haven’t been preparing for it earlier in the year, it could swallow you up.
Why?
First, it’s vacation season. When you vacation, there are all kinds of expenses that can add up, like:
- Flight
- Hotel
- Transportation
- Shopping
- Food
The list goes on. And, this doesn’t necessarily mean a big splurge vacation either. It be anything from a small weekend getaway to a mini road trip. When vacation exists, there are going to be costs.
Another reason why Summer is an expensive season is because when the weather is sunny and warm, people want to do more, indoors and outdoors. There’s more activity, period.
Here are some examples:
- Camping
- Water sports
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Zoo
- Festivals
- Amusement parks
- You have to ask yourself, “When did Summer get so expensive?”
- Not to mention, whether you’re traveling or doing activities or not, the cost of fuel always rises every summer.I have had friends that were grateful their child attended summer school, just to have something occupy their time so they didn’t have to invest in all the summer activities, which can add up and become expensive.This New York Times article talks about the families that can’t afford summer and what summer looks like for people around the world. Very eye-opening.So now that you’re scared straight thinking about the costly season approaching, let me shock you back to reality.Three words and they are summer savings hacks. Keep reading for this huge roundup of 24 Summer savings hacks for millennials. [Read More ...]
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