Ten Ways to Save Up Money for Your Timeshare Vacation
May 21, 2008
Filed under Timeshare & Travel Tips
Whether you’re planning to purchase a timeshare or rent a timeshare unit for an upcoming vacation, here are a few ways you might be able to sock away the cash you need without feeling the pinch:
1. Dedicate your income-tax refund to your timeshare vacation fund.
2. Got a raise this year? Put the extra money in your vacation savings account.
3. Forego your fancy latte from the neighborhood barista, and brew your own instead.
4. Put your monthly gym membership on hold–or negotiate a membership for less money with fewer perks.
5. Women: Do your own nails instead of visiting the manicurist once a month. Men: Try to limit visits to the barbershop; if your wife, girlfriend, daughter or friend can wield some clippers, you might consider investing in a set for future haircuts.
6. Rent movies from online DVD memberships that arrive by mail so you never have to pay late fees for film rentals. Already belong? Change your membership to a cheaper option, such as one that limits you to renting only two or three at a time.
7. Stop drinking pricey bottled water at home. If your tap water is icky, buy an inexpensive filter for your faucet (the environment will thank you, too).
8. Reduce your energy bills by making sure your house or apartment is as efficient as possible–close blinds at night, check for air leaks at your doors and windows, turn off lights when you leave the room.
9. As you shop for clothes, ask yourself: “Is this a want or a need?” Put down the item, and if you’re still pining for it, return to the store tomorrow. Better yet, host a clothing swap with friends. Ask a bunch of buddies to bring their gently used clothes to display in your living room; have fun trying them on and modeling for each other over (cheap) bottles of wine.
10. Talk to your friends and family about not exchanging birthday or holiday gifts this year, or draw names so that each person buys only one gift for one other person. If your mom really wants to get you something, suggest that she donate to the cause–ask for cash to deposit in your vacation savings account!
