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EPISODE · May 6, 2024 · 37 MIN

Summer Time Fly. Talking about Staycays, Vacays and Finances

from The Financial Griot · host Alainta Alcin, Lovely Merdelus, Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez

Staycations, Vacations and FinancesThe  TFG crew discusses summer travel plans and the importance of creating small joys.  Around a third of Americans enjoy two to three vacations per year. Meanwhile, just over a quarter have not traveled for non-business-related trips in the past 12 months, and around a fifth of respondents have traveled once (Statista).According to the global tourism body's 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR), Travel & Tourism will contribute an additional $770 billion over its previous record, stamping its authority as a global economic powerhouse, generating one in every 10 dollars worldwide. Specifically in the United States, the Travel & Tourism market is expected to generate a revenue of $198.70 billion.According to gobankingrates.com, Americans spend between $2,000 and $3,000 per year on travel, which includes food, entertainment, hotels, and flights. However, the average cost of a vacation varies by generation, with Gen Z spending the least at $1,953 per trip, and the Silent Generation spending the most at $3,543. Wait, what's a Financial Griot?The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and even Wars. Beyond that, we tie it back to how it reflects on your finances. Specifically, we teach you how to become financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers who welcome a fresh take on money.So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts amassed over $2 million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win. Find the TFG Crew Hosts on InstagramAlainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaintaalcinLawrence Delva-Gonzalez, Financial Foodie and Travel Blogger @theneighborhoodfinanceguyLovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus

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The TFG crew discusses summer travel plans and the importance of creating small joys. We highly recommend that you tune in for tips and tricks. Traveling can be challenging. According to the global tourism body's 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR), Travel & Tourism will contribute an additional $770 billion over its previous record, stamping its authority as a global economic powerhouse, generating one in every 10 dollars worldwide. Specifically in the United States, the Travel & Tourism market is expected to generate a revenue of $198.70 billion.

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