Best ways to save money this summer

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Category: Think Magazine

Published on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 16:45

Written by Johnny Ward

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It’s that time of year again; holiday season. As many of you will know, the financial purse strings tend to get a lot tighter in summer, as you try to pay bills alongside the newfound costs of holidays, outdoor excitement and a new sun-inspired wardrobe. Money doesn’t’ have to be an issue this summer however – if you can stick to these money saving techniques!

Plan your activities
Most people take to sporting activities during the summer. Whether its tennis, golf or even just some light jogging in the heat of the sun – there is certainly more exercise done when it’s nice out. This means expenses on equipment, travel and actually participating (tennis court slots, for example, don’t come free you know!) which can turn out to be accumulative costs that you tend to forget about when it comes to saving money for those all-important bills. The way to save money here is to plan your activities weeks in advance and know what’s cheap and when. Golf is usually cheaper on a Wednesday for example, and if you look hard enough you can find ample equipment bargains as competitors seek to get more of the public invested in sport.

Online Gambling
Ever heard of the phrase ‘speculate to accumulate’? Well, it’s a bit like an investment, only this time the outcome of your investment is determined almost instantly. The online gambling industry can however be quite fruitful, should you find the best deals at sites such as http://www.gamblingland.com first. Gambling can also be a cheap yet rewarding alternative to a night on the town, as instead of going out you can invite friends to play with you. At small stakes, the odds of fun are incredibly high and it will likely prove a successful and cheap evening – regardless of whether you win or not!

Theme Parks
As much as it’s true that the summer brings heat – it also brings a flock of customers to theme parks. This unrivalled popularity during the summer season has enabled prices for tickets to skyrocket, but you can avoid these costs by buying beforehand with the help of a supermarket or bulk selling store. The offers are not hard to find in the newspapers either – with 25% discount offers and 2-for-1 ticket prices the usual promotions.

Choose your hotels wisely
This one is more of a travelling secret than it is a money-saving technique, but if you are going abroad this summer to a major city, it might be wise to consider looking in the business districts of these places. The hotels are usually very classy and while they are exceptionally busy during the weekdays, the weekend sees the prices and the congestion drop – as many employees head home to spend the weekend with their families. It’s a hidden gem of the travel supermarket and if you plan in advance you can take advantage of it on a consistent basis.