Summer Budgeting Tips & Beyond

Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy: The Podcast

Megan and Wendy share some summer budgeting tips so that you aren't losing your mind - or wallet - in the next few months. Plus, a Downton Abbey costume party, stupid Old Navy prices, a racist prom-posal, and Monkey Pox. Tell us the one thing that stresses you out about summer? Email us at [e-mail] Need help managing your budget this summer? Megan and Wendy share a bunch of helpful budgeting tips that will help you feel in control of your finances. Mentioned in this Episode From the "Final Destination" FilesMonkeypox outbreak via NBC NewsUpdated CDC announcement about the spread of MonkeypoxNot sure these Clorox Wipes will help wipe out the Monkeypox outbreak but they sure were a funny birthday gift back in very early March 2020.Appalling George Floyd promposal in Orange County. So Many Thoughts About Old Navy Old Navy has the audacity to charge $45 for a long sleeve pajama top. The long sleeve pajama top in the photo is currently on sale for $22Megan's favorite Luxe Tank super discounted currently $8.49-$9.99 (with an extra 10% taken off at checkout)A few good tips on how to always save money at Old Navy (from 2021)Old Navy backlash over extended sizes via WSJ Downton Abbey and Bridgerton, What's the Difference? Wendy Asks Downton Abbey takes place in 1912 and 1926Bridgerton takes place in 1813 If you have a compelling argument for why Wendy should watch either Downton Abbey or Bridgerton, email us at [e-mail]. Summer Budgeting How-To! Want to get started on creating your own summer budget? Check out the following posts Megan wrote a few years back. Creating a BudgetWhy Credit Unions are a Smart ChoiceHow to Save Money Budgeting Tips Galore Analyze your current financial situation, especially spending habits.Reassess your wants versus your needs for the season.Make savings and debt payoff your number one priority.Break up your expenses to avoid overspending (i.e. plan for nights out but not 20 nights out)Stretch budget with rewards, coupons, kids eat free, free community activities.A list of restaurants where kids can eat for free (updated 2022)Grocery pickup to stick to food budgets and reduce impulse buys.Plan for "no spend" days, challenge older kids to come up with no spend ideas, ditch the car for a day (especially with the high cost of gas)Shop sales during Labor Day, 4th of July and Back to School sales. Plan for what is needed and when you can get the best deal available.When traveling, source hotels with a free breakfast or an in-room kitchen to reduce eating out costs. Use that money for experiences instead.Check out our episode 69: Essential Travel TipsExplore your FAS options: some can be used for summer camps and summer child care.Create a summer meal plan to save on last minute takeaway food orders.Stay tuned for our Summer Meal Planning Mini Episode available on 6/14. Megan and Wendy Approved! Armor All Cleaning Wipes ($11.99/variety of 3)Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner ($3.99)Watch Megan's 60 second review of this product when we were making videos!