How to Vacation Without Breaking the Budget

You can find plenty of creative ways to have a great time with the people you love on a budget, from a camping trip to a staycation in your own city. Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock

Summer’s just around the corner, which means you might be thinking about one of my favorite things ever: vacation! In fact, I always joke that vacation planning is basically one of my spiritual gifts.

But we all know vacations can get expensive real fast, which makes them a lot less fun than they should be. So here are a few tips that will help you plan an amazing vacation without hurting your budget.

Base Your Plans on the Baby Steps

No matter what Baby Step you’re on, you don’t have to deprive yourself of having fun this summer. But it is important to plan in a way that makes sense for your finances.