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With summer upon us, many people are heading off on vacation. Taking a holiday is important to help you relax, reward yourself and simply to get away from home, but if it just creates a larger debt to pay off when you return, then all the good is undone. That’s why it’s really important to do some pre-trip budgeting to make sure you’re planning an affordable vacation. Here are a few tips: (more…)

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Does the idea of afternoon picnics, barefoot walks through the park, museum visits, lazy mornings spent in bed, and refreshing swimming fit the bill for your next family vacation? But does the thought of how much it’ll cost make you want to run and hide? If so, reconsider your vacation plans, and take a “staycation,” a vacation where you stay at home. (more…)

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Apart from airfare, the costs of your hotel or other accommodations are likely to be the biggest budget items when you take a vacation. Obviously, you want to have as much cash left to spare to enjoy activities on your vacation as you can, so here are some tips to save some money on accommodations while still having a decent place to sleep each night.

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