We tend to put financial pressure on ourselves to make up for our divorce or separation by taking our loved ones on amazing vacations that are way beyond our divorce budget.
At Marriage Financial Solutions, our team of advisors can help guide you through these stormy times and help you develop a vacation budget that is within your means and creates cherished family memories along the way.
Here are some budget-friendly secrets:
- Create a vacation budget to include:
- ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES:
- Gas, hotel, food, entertainment cost, clothing and airfare
- Other expenses that only occur during a vacation – trinkets, etc.
- ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES:
- Find creative ways to trim the budget:
- Stay in a hotel or condo that has a mini kitchen
- Eating one meal a day in your hotel room can dramatically reduce food cost
- Attend free local events
- Local mass retailers often carry vacation souvenirs at a lower cost than stores that are geared towards tourists
- Google’s Hotel or Flights Finder can help find hotels and airfare
- Directly calling the hotel or airline can yield better pricing than what is currently advertised on the internet
- Stay in a hotel or condo that has a mini kitchen
- Use a local travel agent– they are masters at finding the best deals
- DON’T OVERSPEND – no matter what!
We get it, you and your family have been through a difficult time and you are eager to replace those memories. Let us help!
At Marriage Financial Solutions, our advisors are ready to help you develop a vacation budget that will allow you to have fun and create new cherished memories for you and your family.
Contact us today to see how we can help create a vacation budget that won’t break the bank during or after your divorce!
Note: This information is general in nature and should not be construed as legal/financial/tax advice. You should work with your attorney, financial, or tax professional to determine what will work best for your situation.