SOURCE: ramseysolutions.com
Don’t break the bank this summer with these money-saving tips! đź’°
From cutting energy costs to planning budget-friendly activities, we’ve got you covered with easy ways to save this season.
1. Trim up your entertainment budget by $100.
There are ways to have some fun without spending a gazillion dollars every month. Make the most of free stuff like outdoor concerts, movie-on-the-lawn nights, and free days at local museums.
2. Pocket $400 by skipping the theme park and visiting a natural park instead.
The one-day ticket price for a theme park ranges from about $50 to well over $100. That means a family of four could pay anywhere from $200–400 for just one single day of fun. Sheesh! Keep your cash and visit a state park in the great outdoors instead. Many parks are free or only charge a small entry fee per carload.
3. Earn $100 or more by having a garage sale.
Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned garage sale? More importantly, who doesn’t love the extra $100 you make from pawning your old stuff off onto complete strangers?
4. Skip the car wash and save $60–100.
Skipping the car wash six times this summer could save you $60–100! So grab the kids, get the suds, and start cleaning your own wheels. Every week that you’d usually drive through a car wash, transfer $10 into your summer savings account.
5. Find vacation discounts.
All right, if you do want to give traveling a go this summer, you’re bound to find some great deals. Hotels, airlines and tourist hot spots are going to be doing all they can to try to seek out summer travelers. Search sites like Travelocity, Airbnb and Kayak to see how much you can save!
Share your own summer money-saving tips with us!