If you take an annual summer vacation, the poor state of the economy may leave you wondering. Should you take a vacation? Should you stay closer to home? Should you cut expenses? What expenses should you cut and how? If these are questions you have, please continue reading on for 5 tips on setting a summer vacation budget. A budget can help you plan a great summer vacation, even with limited financial resources. 1 Decide on a Budget Total First How much money do you have to spend on a summer vacation? Have a general idea ahead of time. It…
Are you ready to start planning your familys summer vacation? In the past, this was an exciting time. However, the economy now has many Americans in a financial bind. If you are one of those Americans, planning your family vacation may no longer be as fun. In fact, it is something you may dread. Luckily, it doesnt have to be. Although you are on a budget, there are many ways that you can plan a cheap, yet fun family vacation this summer. How? 1 Stay Close to Home When many of us think of summer vacations, plane rides and faraway…
Plan a Cheap Summer Vacation and Lower the Cost of Airline Baggage Did you just finish making your summer vacation travel plans? If so, your trip dates will soon arrive. If you are flying to your destination, you may start to pack soon. If you havent already heard, many airlines have started charging extra baggage fees. Many airlines now charge you a set fee, like $25 one way, for a second bag of checked luggage. Unfortunately, some are also charging for the first. Although this added expense is well-documented by airlines, it may throw your vacation budget out of whack.…
