As the end of summer approaches, you might wonder if your opportunity to get away has passed you by. Rest assured that even while you are attempting to get your financial life back on sound footing, if you are purposeful with your planning, you can still enjoy traveling and vacations. This is especially true if you utilize these tools to find end-of-summer travel deals:
End of Summer Travel Deals - Where to Look
Traveling on a Budget in June — National Great Outdoors Month
If you love getting out, the month of June - National Great Outdoors Month, is a perfect time. With schools on holiday and longer, warmer summer days peaking around the corner, June’s annual summer happenings include many healthy activities.
How to Cut Car Insurance Costs
If you’re like so many of us, you just accept your auto insurance premium as a given. You probably even accept the fact that it increases each time the policy renews. Do you know that you may have some control over what you spend? Even though the industry is highly regulated, not all car insurance is the same.
Coming Out of Our Cocoons — Tips for Planning a Vacation on a Budget
The weather is getting warmer and after a long winter of COVID-19 lock downs, many states are beginning to re-open, allowing people to look forward once again and begin making plans for ordinary things – like vacations. Of course, you’re working hard to manage your finances and stay on track with your debt settlement program. These tips can help you plan a vacation even if your budget is a little tighter than you would like.
Planning Budget-Friendly and Safe Traveling in 2021
After staying home for most of the past year, many of us are starting to go a little stir crazy, especially now that warmer days are arriving. If you feel this way but still leery about going out into the world, you’re not alone. It’ll take a long time before many people will be able to view previously normal activities the same after experiencing life during COVID-19.
4 Affordable Day Trips to Add Some Excitement to Your Summer
While vacations this summer likely won't include "typical" destinations like the zoo, water parks, or theme parks, there are still plenty of opportunities out there for adventure! In many areas of the country, COVID-19 restrictions are gradually being lifted—which means you may have some exciting day trips in your future. We've put together a list of four affordable (or free!) day trip options to consider this summer; just be sure to always follow your state's guidelines and requirements regarding stay-at-home orders and travel restrictions before you embark!
Benefits of Cycling
There are many great benefits of riding a bicycle for exercise. It's excellent for cardiovascular health, and provides you with a workout where you can be out in nature instead of inside a building. A lot of people prefer to get their exercise in the fresh air, and if you're one of them a bicycle can be a low-cost option that's easy to use. Even if you're not physically fit, you may find that riding a bicycle is something you can safely do. Check with your doctor first, of course, but many people with health conditions can still bicycle safely. It's also easier on your joints than running or jogging.
Holiday Travel Tips
The costs of traveling can add up faster than most people even realize. From the flights to meals to emergency replacement toothbrushes, it's all too easy to overspend your budget. If you're hoping to avoid a negative bank balance while traveling over the holidays, keep the following in mind.
Financial Safety When Traveling
Travel safety has recently gotten a significant amount of media attention. But it’s not just about physical safety. Whether you’re traveling across state lines or around...
Curing Your Cabin Fever
As the last days of winter approach and the warmer days of spring beckon, some people may start to feel a little stir crazy. When a spring vacation is not in the budget, it may feel like you're stuck with cabin fever until the ground thaws. But if you can’t help thinking...