Summer Savings Tips
On today's podcast, I'm talking to Andrea Woroch, a consumer money-saving expert who has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and other programs, about ways to save money this summer! Summertime often presents a challenge for people to save money; and Andrea shares tips on ways to save money on everything from vacations to entertainment to utility bills. This is not only a fun, but a helpful episode for anyone who's looking to save money this summer.
What are we drinking?
Andrea — a Greyhound (pink grapefruit juice with vodka) sans the vodka because she is expecting her first child!
Shannon — Lemon martini
Podcast Notes
To save money on summer vacations:
Be flexible about where and when you travel
Rent a vacation home instead of a hotel because it is often cheaper than a staying at a hotel
Use Groupon and other sites to find deals for dining out
To save money on entertainment while on vacation:
Have a budget for what you are going to do
Utilize all the free things you can do in the area where you are
Deal sites often offer deals for entertainment
Credit cards often have perks for entertainment things as well
To save money on summer entertainment when staying home:
Use Pinterest to come up with ideas for entertaining yourself this summer
Local libraries are a great place to find entertainment also
To save money on summer barbecues:
Have a challenge to engage people to bring different things without asking them to contribute
Look for manager markdowns on meat to throw on the grill
Make your own marinade
Don’t pay for convenience – pre-chopped vegetables, fruit trays, etc.
To save money on utilities in the summer:
Clean and regularly replace your air conditioning filters to improve efficiency
Consider having a HVAC company come out to check your unit – spend money on that to ultimately save money!
Use a power strip or unplug anything you are not using to reduce your energy bill around 5%
To save money during wedding season:
Use the vacation tips from earlier to help you save
Split accommodation costs with friends and family
Buy used bridesmaids’ dresses online to save if you are a bridesmaid’
Use discount gift card sites to purchase the couple a gift
Consider offering the couple a service instead of spending money on a gift
Random Three Questions
Are you an appetizer or dessert person?
What is one of your favorite movies that you can watch over and over again?
If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it?
Connect with Andrea
Twitter: @AndreaWoroch