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5 Budget Destinations for May

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Right now everyone is getting ready for Spring Break, but if you're looking to save money, maybe skip all that in favor of a getaway in May. Portland, Oregon Now, I maybe be biased because I live here, but Portland really hits its stride in May, when the nicer weather starts coming in and the Rose Festival starts.

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Planning Your Summer Travels

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Many schools have release dates in May, so if you can take time off before Memorial Day weekend, you can save a ton. Go somewhere different Your kids are always going to want to go to theme parks or the beach during the summer, but by changing up your destination, you can actually save a little or a lot of money.

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Summer Staycation Ideas: Enjoy the U.S. on a Budget

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Scottsdale, Arizona ~ Saving For Someday. Jacksonville, Florida ~ Saving The Family Money. Chicago (and suburbs), Illinois ~ A Savings WOW! Fort Wayne, Indiana ~ Simplified Saving. Metro Detroit, Michigan ~ Saving Dollars and Sense. Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kosher on a Budget. F – I. K – P.

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Happy New Year 2024

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Encourage people to go to new places - I hope that through my own travels and tips for saving on things, people plan new adventures. I also encouraged a new friend to come check out Portland, and she did ! Revive Destination Potlucks - Okay, we tried this for Mardi Gras and it went over okay, but not well enough for me to keep it up.

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Savings Calculator – NerdWallet

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Use this free savings calculator to understand how your money can grow over time. By Margarette Burnette   Margarette Burnette Senior Writer | Savings accounts, money market accounts, banking Margarette Burnette is a NerdWallet authority on savings, who has been writing about bank accounts since before the Great Recession.

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Plan a Staycation: Enjoy Your City on a Budget

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Aurora, Illinois :: A Savings WOW! Fort Wayne, Indiana :: Simplified Saving. Metro Detroit, Michigan :: Saving Dollars and Sense. Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas :: Kosher on a Budget. Dayton, Ohio :: Savings Lifestyle: Dayton. Scottsdale, Arizona :: Saving For Someday. Portland, Oregon :: Frugal Living NW.

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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

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.’ Apart from our careers we’re very into cultural experience, LOVE big city life with all the culture and delicious food it provides and our greatest lament in moving to Western NY is that there won’t be the variety that our beloved Portland offers us. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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