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Easy Ways To Start Saving for Vacation!

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April 24, 2017 Carlee at Fun Learning Life 20 Comments

Whether traveling over the summer or planning a trip during the fall or winter holidays, there is no time like Financial Literacy Month to think of ways to start saving for vacation! A special thank you goes out to Regions Bank for sponsoring, as well as providing resources, to create this post.

My husband and I have been planning for upcoming trips and after looking at the cost of transportation, lodging, as well as attractions, and dining, well the expenses add up really fast. We will be doing this again in the summer as well as at Christmas time, so we want to be as proactive as possible when it comes to saving for these upcoming events.

Thanks to the awesome resources at Regions Bank, I was immediately able to find simple tips and ideas for ways to start setting aside funds for our family vacations. Check out these 6 Easy Ways to Start Saving for Vacation!

1. PACK YOUR LUNCH

If buying lunch while at work costs $7 a day, but bringing lunch from home costs only $2, then over the course of a year, you can create a $1,250 savings, which could possibly pay for your lodging for an entire trip. See other great ideas like this at 4 Tips for Budgeting and Saving for Travel .

2. CREATE AN INTEREST-BEARING ACCOUNT

Keeping savings separate from a checking account can help reduce the tendency to borrow from savings from time to time to pay for everyday expenses. Regions Bank offers a great option to set this up in their Regions LifeGreen Savings account.

3. CUT OUT THE SNACK OR COFFEE BREAK

Do you pay $20 a week for snacks at the vending machine or stopping by a local coffee shop? That’s $1,000 you’re removing from your budget each year. Suddenly, that snacking and caffeine habit adds up to pretty decent AMOUNT!

Financial Education Month Savings Infographic 2017

4. LADDER SAVINGS PLAN

This is a program that is normally set up as a 52 week plan, but you can adjust it for a shorter or longer period.  How it works for example; is in week one you save $52 and save a dollar less each week thereafter. In the last week, you’ll only save $1, but in total, you’ll have saved $1,378 in a single year.

5. SCHEDULE REGULAR TRANSFERS FROM CHECKING TO SAVINGS

Putting aside change from your purse or $10 to $20 a week can add up quickly in a Savings Account. For additional ideas on how to save money visit 10 Best Ways to Save Money.

6. USE A COUPON FOR THAT –

Before you shop, check to see if there is a coupon for the item or items you are looking for. If there is not a coupon, be sure to compare prices for products (generic vs name brand or in store vs online) you regularly shop for. In addition, buy items in bulk when on sale. Regions has excellent articles that detail this, such as Living on a Budget: Buying Groceries as well as Ways to Slash Your Grocery Bills. Now just add those savings directly to that vacation fund!

AS YOU CAN SEE, IT IS PRETTY EASY TO START GROWING YOUR TRAVEL FUND AND START SAVING FOR VACATION! PLUS, THESE IDEAS ARE SIMPLE TO APPLY TO OTHER ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE, SUCH AS A VEHICLE PURCHASE OR SAVING FOR COLLEGE.

Want to learn how to take charge of your finances and gain valuable insights? Head on over to regions.com as well as on Facebook at facebook.com/RegionsBank and Twitter at twitter.com/askRegions.

Plus on April 26, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. be sure to visit the United Way of the Suncoast for a special Financial Education Class hosted by Regions Bank. Address is 5201 W. Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 600-Jacaranda Room, Tampa, Fla. 33609.  This seminar will focus on Managing Your Money, offering attendees great advice on how to set financial goals, track daily spending habits, increase your income, decrease your spending, and much more! Contact Kristi Balicki at 727-466-2312 or Kristi.balicki@regions.com for more details.

Carlee @ FLL

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Comments

  1. Marti Tabora says

    April 28, 2017 at 8:24 am

    These are all great tips, I think my favorite is the ladder savings plan. Thanks for sharing.
    Reply
  2. mami2jcn says

    April 28, 2017 at 8:30 am

    Packing lunch is a great way to save money. I keep encouraging my husband to do that.
    Reply
  3. Amy Stonger says

    April 29, 2017 at 1:56 am

    I'm so horrible at saving but you make it seem manageable. Thank you!
    Reply
  4. Susan Smith says

    May 1, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    Great tips to save for a vacation. I gave up buying coffee and now I make it at home and put the money doing that into a vacation fund.
    Reply
  5. Cynthia R says

    May 4, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    I'm saving any winning gift cards towards vacation especially VISA ones, gas cards, and restaurant gift cards. Also I'm selling stuff through the letgo app and that money goes to our vacation fund.
    Reply
  6. Leah Shumack says

    May 5, 2017 at 2:09 am

    These are some good tips! We are going on our first vacation in 5 years this summer!
    Reply
  7. shelly peterson says

    May 8, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    A vacation sounds great! These are some wonderful tips for saving. thanks for sharing.
    Reply
  8. Gina M says

    May 9, 2017 at 9:25 am

    It's a great reminder that such small things on a daily basis can reall add up! Thanks for the savings tips!
    Reply
  9. Tracie Cooper says

    May 10, 2017 at 11:21 am

    I would love to use these tips to save for a Disney Cruise!
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  10. heather says

    May 10, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    Thank you for the great money saving tips I sure need a vacation this year.
    Reply
  11. Chrissy says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    These are great tips! I really like (and try to follow) the tip about cutting snacks/coffee break. It really adds up both in money savings and keeping calories off so a win win!!
    Reply
  12. Edye says

    May 11, 2017 at 10:39 am

    Such great advice! Saving for a vacation can take away A LOT of stress.
    Reply
  13. Anita L says

    May 13, 2017 at 4:37 am

    These are all very good tips and I try my best to save any way I can.
    Reply
  14. Carolyn Daley says

    May 14, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    You have some very good advice. Cut spending when you can and budget yourself to save money. I like to match up coupons with weekly sales to maximize my savings on everyday essentials and necessities.
    Reply
  15. Francine Anchondo says

    May 15, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    Great tips on saving.
    Reply
  16. Erin M says

    May 15, 2017 at 4:32 pm

    I've sold a lot of items we no longer use or have grown out of on facebook and ebay and have managed to save some money that way, and cleaned house at the same time.
    Reply
  17. Janice Cooper says

    May 15, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    Hubby and I were just talking about going on vacation and saving money. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful tips. I have been bringing my lunch to work and only going out on Fridays. I like the idea of Scheduling transfers once a week. This will definitely add motivation for me.
    Reply
  18. Dana Rodriguez says

    May 19, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    These are all great tips. We put back a little money every week to save for vacation or unexpected expenses.
    Reply
  19. Cara Kirkland says

    June 5, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    Great article and tips. Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  20. Eric says

    July 12, 2017 at 4:58 am

    It does not seem really hard to follow all these tips. You really make sure to put a dedicated efforts in saving. Thanks for these great tips carlee
    Reply

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