35: Summer Spending

Summer is the time to cut loose. Unfortunately, it can also mean cutting loose financially. These sunny months bring endless opportunities for traveling and socializing: holiday weekends, graduation parties, vacations, barbecues and family gatherings, summer camp, etc. Surveys find that 52% of parents spend more than they intend to every Summer. This episode talks about ways to save and how to be more strategic with your Summer spending. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenorthstar.com/subscribe