161. How to Enjoy Summer Without Derailing Your Debt Payoff Plans

31/07/2025 9 min
161. How to Enjoy Summer Without Derailing Your Debt Payoff Plans

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Summer doesn't have to be a budget buster, but most people fall into the same expensive traps every year. They start with good intentions, say yes to everything without a plan, and then avoid looking at their bank account until fall hits with back-to-school stress. Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm sharing our family's real approach to enjoying summer without going broke - and it's way simpler than you think.You'll learn:The year-long planning strategy that makes summer expenses feel manageableHow to create the "summer activities list" that keeps costs low and fun highWhy most summer magic is actually free (and how to lean into that)The scheduling trick that spreads out bigger expenses without the guiltHow to avoid the dangerous summer money avoidance spiralWhat to do right now if you're already feeling behindStop thinking you need to spend your way to a good summer. I'll show you how slowing down and being intentional creates better memories than any expensive activity ever could.Get 9 Ways to Break Up With Your Credit Cards www.katyalmstrom.com/9-ways Book a free consultation call with Katy: calendly.com/almstromcoaching/moneywisechat Apply for Moneywise : katyalmstrom.com/moneywise Connect with Katy: IG: www.instagram.com/katy_almstromFB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/debtpayoffforwomen