Holiday Weekend Spending Alert!
Holiday weekends wreak havoc with people’s budgets. (Did you need another swimsuit? No. Did you buy one? Yes.)
But there’s a particular spending hazard to beware of during the Fourth of July weekend.
Yard sales?
Excessive flip-flop purchases?
Pedicures?
Tiki torches?
Guess again. Your big budget buster this weekend is as American as apple pie and fireworks. That’s right…
Beer!
Starting Memorial Day weekend, beer sales start to soar, according to the 2009 Beverage Alcohol Review. Sales skyrocket to their peak during the week of July Fourth, to about $340 million.
We’re not trying to be the buzz kill at your picnic—just sayin’ that spending hazards lurk in funny places. So spend moderately (drink responsibly) and have a Happy Fourth!
Tell us how you’re celebrating your independence.
-MP Dunleavey for Daily Worth
GIRL TALK TIME: What do you usually spend on over Fourth of July weekend? How will you save money this holiday weekend? Where are you off to?
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This weekend my husband and I went to HomeGoods with a gift card and had 20 cents to spare
We also went to BB&B for some outdoor tables for our porch. Of course we used their 20% off coupons!
There is so much beer left over! I think it’s because we are more mature and getting drunk is not fun anymore.
Don’t think I’m spending alot this weekend.. can’t wait for BBQ!
I’m good with money. I’m shopping the sales at the stores.
I will be in Italy!
i dont know what ill be doing yet but we already have our beer in the fridge lol
This year my family and I are going to celebrate the 4th of July on the 2nd. of July because I have to work on the 4th. of July. We are all going to take part in bringing something, either a dish or beverages, the ice cubes, so no one has to spend so much money. We are going to head out to the lake.
I am just visiting with friends over the fourth so no big spending here.