Adjust your Withholdings
The average taxpayer overpays the IRS by over $2,000 per year. It can make for a nice refund come tax season, but by adjusting your withholdings you can get more money each month. This can be especially helpful during the summer season.
Make a Summer Budget
Most people plan their summers in advance, so why not take it one step further and plan your entire summer budget as well? Then, try to stick to it as much as you can. You’ll be surprised how much you can save when you plan out a budget in advance.
Plan Vacations in Advance
Planning vacations well in advance will allow for you to get the best deals on hotels, air fair, and even tickets to attractions like Disneyland or Sea World. Check out websites like Travelocity.com and Expedia.com to search for early bird specials and bundle packages.
Always Ask for a Discount
If you plan to do any traveling this summer with your family, then you should get in the habit of always asking for a discount. Hotels, theme parks, museums, and car rental agencies always run unadvertised sales and specials. By simply inquiring about a discount you could save hundreds of dollars this summer.
Investigate Gas Prices
When traveling, a few miles can make a big difference in gas prices. There are a lot of sites – such as GasBuddy.com – that can help you plan your fuel stops on a road trip, so that you can be sure to get the best gas prices possible.
