5 Ways to Save Money for Your Next Vacation RunTheMoney.com
What is Run The Money? Run The Money is Personal Finance on a Health Kick. Covers Money, Running, Mindset, Budgeting, Savings, Debt, & more
Savings Tip #1: The Change Jar Allows you to keep track of all that spare change. Doesn’t end up in the couch cushions. There when you need it and can cash it in. Do it automatically, make it a habit
Savings Tip #2: Reward Apps Help You Earn Find Rewards apps that help you save money doing things you’re going to be doing anyway Ebates Swagbucks MileUp – my current favorite Earn money during your commute Get points for every mile you drive $5 gift cards to Amazon, Walmart, Target, Regal Cinema, and others
Savings Tip #3: Sell, Sell, Sell Sell things you don’t use anymore or that are just sitting in your basement collecting dust Your clothes and your children’s clothes Exercise equipment that’s become a clothes hanger Sports memorabilia you never look at or pass down Any random thing in your basement that might have some value Facebook Yard Sale Groups Craig’s List Apps like LetGo, WallaPop and Carousell
Savings Tip #4: Make Necessary Budget Cuts Be on a budget. Expensive habits double as poor habits. “It’s not how much money you make. It’s how much money you keep.” – R. Kiyosaki Life happens. Consider my story. Being on a budget is long overdue for many of us – it was for my family
Savings Tip #5: Stop Leaving Money on the Table Credit Card Points (ex: Marriott Visa card) Are you in Credit Card debt? Debt snowball CCs make it easy to spend You can lose track easily and quickly What are your recurring expenses? Gym memberships Magazine subscriptions Stop paying full price Use coupons Generic vs. Name brand Consignment shop Amazon Price
Stay in Touch with RTM … Follow Run The Money: Web: RunTheMoney.com Twitter: @RunTheMoney and @DavidDomzalski Facebook: /RunTheMoney