Episode description

Traveling as a family can be a fantastic way to connect and to experience new things together. If you have little ones, it can also be stressful.

Today we're going to go over some travel tips and hacks that parents can use to make things less stressful and still snag a great deal on your next family trip!

Are you guys planning to travel this season? We are. 

These past few years, we’ve developed a rhythm where we travel to catch the changing of the leaves. 

I will say with the girls now 11 and 7, trips are a lot more fun. We get to have some great conversations in the car. We explore new places to eat or hike together. My kids have gotten really good with recording pictures and videos of our trips. 

Now rewind a few years, and things felt different. We still enjoyed traveling when they were babies and toddlers – got the pics to prove it – but it was a little challenging.

Vacations were a bit of work at that stage and maybe you feel the same. The good news is that there are different tricks that can make family vacations more enjoyable for everyone. 

We’re about to enter a busy season of travel, so today I want to help you save money and have fun together as a family. 

In this episode, we’ll get into:

• Travel tips if you have young kids to make it less stressful
• Snagging last-minute deals
• Some ideas on affordable and fun family trips this season

Alright, let’s get started! 

Looking for ways to save on your next family getaway? Here are some fantastic resources to check out:

• Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint
• Grab a copy of my book: Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money
• Build Up Your Travel Fund Faster with my FREE course: 5 Days to $5K
• Check Out the Best Rewards Card Offers Out Now on Travel Freely
• Travel Hacking Your Family Vacations: Discovering Epic Deals
• Travel Hacking Your Family Vacations: Credit Card Rewards
• 11 Essential Tips For Flying With A Toddler
• 7 Big Mistakes To Avoid When Renting A Vacation Home
• 17 Expert Travel Tips for Families Traveling With Toddlers & Babies
• 3 reasons “budget” hotels DESTROY nice ones
• Can You Really Get Free Flights? Travel Hacking Essentials
• 5 Rules for a Really Good Trip With the Kids

If you want to chat more about creating better money habits, questions, or share your own tips, please join us at Thriving Families on Facebook.

Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union! Come check out Coastal today if you’re living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better.

As a credit union, Coastal serves its members first and foremost including an annual loyalty bonus.

We've been members for years and love their service and competitive rates on checking and savings accounts!

We’re grateful for wonderful partners like Capitalize. Not only do they support the podcast, but they help make managing your money so much easier. 

Did you know that it’s estimated that there are currently over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts? In fact, the average American changes jobs every 4 years. 

And because of the Great Resignation, you or someone you know might be changing jobs even more 

It’s an extreme case of out of sight and out of mind. Is your old 401(k) in there somewhere, left behind at a job you're no longer with?

One huge benefit of an IRA is choosing how your money is invested, not your old employer. 

If you want to consolidate your old 401(k) and have more options with how you invest, it may be time to roll them over into an IRA.  

With Capitalize, they handle the process from start to finish – for FREE and yes that includes calling the 401(k) provider on your behalf. 

Find out how and get started today! 

Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, here are some ways to support it.

• Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share.
• Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple or Stitcher.
• Grab a copy of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money. My book is designed for a busy couple to set up their finances in 4 weeks. Get tips and tools that have worked for other couples on their journey of building their marriage and wealth together!