The 4th of July Is Around the Corner! Here’s How to Celebrate While Saving Money

Written by adminJuly 3, 2019
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We’re less than a month away from the 4th of July holiday. Americans from all over the spectrum love this day, not just as a way of celebrating America, but for all the fun it entails. From fireworks to barbeques and swimming at the lake, it screams Americana. If you’re on a budget, you can still celebrate while saving a bit of green.

Let’s take a look at the various ways you can save money this 4th of July season.

1) Save on Food

Summer is a great time to get good food and for cheap. We know that plenty of people stock up on hamburgers and hotdogs. Those of the staples of any good 4th of July celebration. The key here is to pay attention to the sales. Grocery stores like to stock up as well and if they think they have too much of one product, they will lower the price to get rid of it.

These months, chicken and skirt steaks are also a bargain. Still, these are just the meat products. The fact that it’s summer also means farmer’s markets are full of great (and often cheap) produce to go with the main dish. They are often the best places to look for the freshest produce often grown locally.

2) Save on Decorations

This is another simple one. You don’t have to spend hundreds on a few simple July 4th decorations. Go to the dollar store! They have streamers, plates, cups, and anything else you need. The best part? Everything is just a buck and the stuff you can find are pretty decent. There’s no reason to go all out on decorations otherwise.

3) Save on Clothing

The middle of the summer probably isn’t the best time to buy swimsuits and other summer clothing. This is usually when things are more expensive, but you might be surprised! Close to or even after the 4th, stores will start to set up major sales to get rid of their stock. This is actually when they begin to prepare for back-to-school and fall clothing.

So, if you’re really looking for some good deals on clothes, this might be a great time to find it. Keep your eyes open to the sales, especially special three-day weekends around the holiday. If stores want to get rid of their inventory, then it’s the perfect change to stock up on great fashions for less.

Like with most things, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy one of America’s favorite holidays! Celebrating with your friends and family can be done cheaply without taking any of the fun out of it. 

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3 Ways You Can Save Money This Fourth of July

Written by adminJuly 2, 2018
Life Style

Independence Day is upon us!

This time of year incorporates four of my favorite Fs: Fun, Food, Family, and Fireworks!

It’s also a great time to find a good bargain, which is useful if you want to have a bit of fun while still maintaining a tight budget.

Here at Financial Helpers, we’re always on the lookout for great deals we can pass on to you! No one should have to skip out on holiday fun.

Thankfully, this time of year is ripe with HUGE savings, but only if you know where to look.

Here are three key areas where you can save the most money:

1) Food

Ahh, summer. The time of barbeques and get-togethers. The 4th of July is a great time to get food at a decent price.

Meat is the main staple of any grilling activity, and stores love to stock up on this essential holiday food to meet the higher demand.

As we get closer to July 4th, many stores might think they have too much meat that won’t sell in time, so they’ll slash some prices to help it move faster.

Also, right now is the perfect time to get your hands on some fresh produce! July is the peak of the growing season, so there’s an abundance of amazing fruits and veggies ripe for the picking.

Produce is generally cheaper in the summer, so take advantage and stock up while you can.

2) Holiday Decorations

You don’t have to shell out a ton of money for holiday decorations. Most dollar stores have them for…you guessed it…a dollar! They’re every bit as good as what you’ll buy in the store, but a lot cheaper and more budget friendly.

3) Clothes

You might think that the middle of summer is the worst time to buy a swimsuit or summer clothing, but in a lot of cases, it’s the best time!

Believe it or not, Back-to-School is right around the corner, so stores put out good deals to get rid of their summer stock to make room for fall.

Summer clothing is usually the most expensive at the start of spring, so now is the perfect time to take advantage of lower prices.

Great deals are out there! You’ll just have to do a bit of research and keep your eyes open to find them.

If you can, wait until a day or two before the 4th to do your shopping, and keep the ads close so you can compare prices, you’ll definitely save a bit of cash and keep your budget in good order.

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