Monday, August 15, 2011

Vacation Spending Tips

After coming home from a wonderful/long vacation, I thought this 'Money Monday' would be focused on some tips we used on our last vacation (pictures of vacation to come!).

Budget:
 I can't stress this enough. You should know by now that I like to budget everything and when going on vacation I like to plan how much we are going to spend (estimating high) and then set that money aside so that we don't come back to a big credit card bill. I like to think about gas, treats, souvenirs, and meals.

Use Cash:
Sounds simple but sometimes it's just so much easier to swipe your cards than to deal with change. I've found that when I take a set amount with me, I feel more guilty about whipping out the Visa. Plus it makes you really think about your purchases.

Be a Cheap Date:
Whenever you can use coupons, gift cards, share meals, etc. This tip is great for restaurants/fast food places. I always save my receipts from Arby's, Wendy's, and Burger King because if you call the number on the back and complete a quick survey and you sometimes you can get a free meal (or at least a great deal).






 P.S. How do you like the new design? I love it! But I also loved the old one....

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