5 Smart Ways to Take Control of Your Budget This Summer
The parties, the BBQs, the festivals, the travel. Not to mention all of the smaller things in between. There’s no doubt about it: summer is an EXPENSIVE time of year. The good news is that with a little planning and smart selecting, you can enjoy all the season has to offer without breaking the bank. Take control of your budget this summer with these five super handy tips!
Smart Summer Spending: Your 5-Step Guide
Follow these helpful steps to have your most budget-friendly summer while still enjoying the season.
1. Set a summer spending limit.
Before diving into summer activities, take some time to create a clear budget for yourself. You can decide how much you’re comfortable spending on things like travel, entertainment, and dining out. Although the work may seem overbearing, setting a buget is integral to smart spending during the summer and at all times throughout the year. Having these limits in place will help you enjoy yourself without financial stress later. It’s all about peace of mind!
2. Track your spending.
Knowledge is power when it comes to your cash. Try using a budgeting app or a simple spreadsheet to track every dollar you spend. You’d be surprised how quickly small, seemingly insignificant purchases – like daily iced coffees or impulse snacks – can accumulate and impact your overall budget. Don’t get us wrong, having a sweet treat every now and then is what makes summer enjoyable! It’s the amount that you endulge and keeping tabs on it that will help you save and make those treats extra special.
3. Look for free or low-cost activities.
Summer is bustling with so many local events. If you’re looking to save, scope out your local online social media pages for free or low-cost events in your area. Free park concerts, outdoor movie nights, hiking, nature walks, and sight-seeing are all wonderful summer time activities that don’t break the bank.
4. Turn what’s unused into cash.
Do you have spare items laying around at home that you no longer use? Now is the time to sell them for cash. You can bring clothes to a consignment store, sporting goods to a secondhand store and any used phones can come to the ecoATM kiosk. We’ll pay you in either instant cash or digital payment for your used phones and tablets with a mail-in option for other electronics!
5. Shop smarter this summer.
Summer sales seem countless, but your budget isn’t. Stick to the important stuff when shopping sales this season. It helps to make a list ahead of time of any housewares, clothing or other items you may need to help you stay on track.
Take Control of Your Summer Budget with ecoATM
If you’re ready to boost your budget, we’re here to help. The used phones laying around at home could be instant cash in your hand today that you use towards a beach day, a dinner out, that summer flick you’ve been dying to see and more.
We have over 6,500 kiosk locations across the country in convenient places such as grocers, retailers and malls. Simply bring in your used phone and a valid state ID to sell your phone within minutes.
Make this summer. your best one yet with a healthy budget backed by ecoATM.
