Use A part of Your Trip to Refocus and Plan Your Funds 2014

Use A part of Your Trip to Refocus and Plan Your Funds 2014

Getting your financial situation under management isn't a simple task. It is likely to be a bit easier if you happen to do some of your financial planning whilst you're taking a break out of your regular routine. Say, whereas on vacation.

No one likes the idea of spending their leisure time on productive things (and if you do, you're probably not doing leisure right), much less on something as soul-sucking as money planning. As personal finance blog Money Ning points out, though, a small portion of your vacation may be the best time to figure out your next financial steps:

While you're on vacation, decide to work on your finances, your fitness, or whatever goal you've been avoiding. Vacation days are filled with leisure, so you don't have all the responsibilities of day-to-day life to eat up your time. Commit a small amount of time each day towards the goal, and make it happen. On the last day of your vacation, think about how you'll integrate your newly found routine into your normal life.

As the site points out, this can also work with other habits you're trying to get into. Beginning a workout routine on vacation can be even better, not just because you get a new habit started while you're out of step with your old ones, but because working out will generally make you feel better on your vacation anyway.

Want to Improve Your Financial Skills? Try Going on Vacation! | Money Ning

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Save Money on Your Summer Vacation by Renting a Room at a University

Did you know that some colleges and universities rent out their rooms in the summer? It makes sense for them because their lodging facilities are less crowded then—and it could mean big savings for you.

Frugal Travel Guy offers this tip of looking for summer housing rentals at universities around the world. Here's one example:

Not far from Paris's Orly Airport, you'll find lodging at Residence Universitaire Lanteri, Paris for around $65/night. Close to public transportation, breakfast is included as well as the option to purchase additional meals. Laundry facilities, activities room, TV, and internet are included.

Cheaper than a hotel and probably better than a hostel, often with lots of entertainment thrown in. (Drunken parties and obnoxious roommates not included, though.)

Cheap Summer Lodgings at Universities | Frugal Travel Guy

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