Are you hoping to take a trip this summer? Is your budget not looking like its going to work for a fun trip? Well, fret no more! You still have time! Just follow these tips and you can learn how to save money for a summertime vacation!
- Get a second job. Check the classifieds, talk to friends, see what’s out there. The are often lots of temporary jobs out there. Of course, Â don’t work yourself to death, but if you feel like you could do a little more, do it! You’ll have enough for vaca in no time!
- Skip the restaurant. Â The average family spends over $3000 each year on dining out. That’s almost $300 per month. Let’s say you want to take a trip in July. That leaves April, May and June to save and that equals $900 that you can use for vaca!
- Start your side hustle. Are you crafty? Do you have a marketable skill? Start your own business or side hustle to start putting money away! You might just be surprised how much you will earn.
- Sell your stuff. Start selling your clothes you no longer wear. You can sell via Poshmark, Mercari, or even the FB Marketplace. Â I know people who makes hundreds of dollars per month doing this!
Don’t be afraid to schedule a vacation that’s no super fancy or expensive either. Keep it close so you don’t need to pay for airfare. Maybe plan a camping trip? I’ll let you in on a little secret…i was raised by a single mother that was very very poor..my most favorite memories are of camping trips that I know my mom hardly paid anything for. Just because a vacation is budget friendly  doesn’t mean it won’t be amazing. Just thinking outside the box a little bit can help you save more money and have a great vacation!