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One thing you commonly hear from people is how they would like to travel more, but they don\u2019t know how to save the money to do so. When money is tight, finding ways to hold on to some of it can definitely be a challenge. Fortunately, \u201cchallenging\u201d does not mean \u201cimpossible.\u201d It just means that you might have to think creatively and be willing to make some changes in how you think about money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a Good Look at Your Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have never worked out a budget, now is the time. The first thing to do is to get solid about the money you have coming in each month, and the expenses you are paying. Once you have everything written down so you can see it in black and white, you can start figuring out ways to save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you have an idea of your general home budget, then consider what budget you need to set for your travels. The amount you set as a target will vary depending on your destination and preferred travel style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set up a Travel Savings Account<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you start setting aside money for travel, make sure you have the right systems in place. Having a designated travel savings account is critical. The easiest way is to create an additional account with your current financial institution. Many let you create the account online with just a few clicks. I highly recommend that you have the ability to transfer between your accounts and set up automatic transfers. This will make saving even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some banks even have services that help you save money. For example, you might find a service that rounds up all your purchases to the next dollar, automatically transferring those pennies into savings. This is the modern day version of the change jar! It may seem like a small thing, but those pennies add up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start Saving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the right systems in place, it\u2019s now time to start making and moving money!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save Money On Utilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn the lights off when you leave a room. Turn appliances off when they are not in use. Even better, unplug them unless there is a very good reason to leave something plugged in. Turn the thermostat a little lower in the winter or a little higher in the summer and dress accordingly. Even a degree or two of difference can save you some money each month. Compare your last month\u2019s bill to the new month\u2019s bill. Subtract the difference and move that money into your travel account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you pay for cable TV and Internet, consider canceling the TV and watching your shows on the Internet. Many shows are available for free online on TV Network websites. Services like Hulu<\/a> make it easy to watch most of your favorite shows for less than $10 a month. You might also consider if you can downgrade your current plan. Immediately move the difference into a travel savings account. Set up an automatic transfer of this amount monthly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look at all the regular bills you pay and try to find creative ways to lower your costs. Look for competitively priced cell phone plans, ways you can reduce your water usage, and things you can do to make your home more energy efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you find a way to lower a bill, instead of spending that money elsewhere \u2013 SAVE IT. Even if you lower a bill by only $5, put the $5 you would have spent into savings. Those few dollars here and there add up. If you have 5 utility bills a month and you can save $10 each month, that\u2019s an additional $50 into your travel account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save Money On Groceries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways to save money for travel is by cutting your grocery costs. Food costs can be drastically reduced by shopping sales, using coupons, buying less expensive cuts of meat, introducing more meatless meals, and shopping farmer\u2019s markets. Some tips to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n