Posts Tagged ‘summer vacation plans’

3 Tips to Make This Year’s Vacation Your Best Ever

Monday, May 7th, 2012

Statistics show that the average family spends $369 per day on lodging, gas, food and fun on a vacation. Do we go simple or extravagant, kick back or active??? And let’s face it, each option has a price tag associated with it. Deciding what kind of vacation to go on can be confusing, frustrating and sometimes cause an argument between you and your loved one.  Keep your Money Relationship headed in the right direction and follow these points to decide what kind of get-away will be best for your family this year:

  • Each of the 5 Money Personalities looks at vacations differently – Be sure to know what Money Personalities are inside of your family and treat yourself to… [more...]
  • Try a “stay-cation” – You could always be a “tourist in your own town”. Turn off the ringer, don’t worry about… [more...]
  • Start planning now – Get your vacation on the calendar, make a reservation, arrange to take the time off… [more...]

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The Money Couple
Scott & Bethany Palmer

4 Steps to Your Best Summer Vacation Ever!

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

When money is tight, the first thing to get cut from the budget is fun–things like vacations, dates, and family outings. But those are the parts of life that make it interesting! And what good is having a tight budget if you aren’t enjoying the life you’ve worked so hard to build?

If money is tight this year, don’t automatically assume you can’t take a vacation. Instead, take a good look at your budget and use these guidelines to decide what kind of get-away you can get away with.

  1. Make it about memories and don’t break the bank. Learn more
  2. Start planning now. Learn more
  3. Do some homework. Learn more
  4. Redefine vacation. Learn more

To get the full details for each of the 4 steps, view the entire Money Couple Minute HERE.