Happpyy Friday, friend!

Summer’s in full swing—which means your budget might be feeling the heat from travel, kids’ activities, or skyrocketing A/C bills.

Here’s how to prepare for the month ahead:

✅ Pause and plan:

• Budget for late-summer travel (August sneaks up fast!)

• Prep for back-to-school expenses (supplies hit shelves early)

• Watch for sneaky renewals—streaming, credit cards, software

• Leave space for spontaneous summer fun (hello, ice cream runs)

July deals to watch 🛍️

• Amazon Prime Day (mid-month). Remember: It’s not a deal if you don’t actually need it! It’s also cool to skip this day of consumption. 💪

• Patio & outdoor gear

• Tools, DIY supplies, & summer clothing markdowns

July’s Big Money Move: Mid-Year Check-In 🗂️

Take 10 minutes to reflect:

• Did your Q2 money goals (saving, spending, debt) go as planned? What worked? What’s worth repeating—or ditching?

• Look ahead to Q3, are there any big expenses coming up? What’s one small tweak you can make to your spending plan?

A quick check-in now can save you stress (and money) later.

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re switching things up! 📣

Starting next week, you’ll only get emails from us on Tuesdays and Fridays—no more Mondays and Wednesdays. That’s 52 fewer things on your to-read list this year, and more room for the stuff that matters. 😉

Don’t worry—we’re still showing up with the same money-saving, smarter-spending goodness. Just less inbox clutter.

What to Cook? 👩🏻‍🍳

Fresh, no-fuss meals are the name of the game this month. Here are a few heat-friendly favorites:

• 🥗 A Great Greek Pasta Salad (AllRecipes)

• 🥬 Red, White and Blue Summer Salad (Taste of Home)

• 🍉 Shrimp, Watermelon, and Feta Salad (Anita’s Table Talk)

See ya,
Misti

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