Summertime usually means paying for extra activities, vacations and higher energy costs. If you aren’t careful, you may end up spending more than you budgeted for. Continue reading for four money saving tips for the summer months!

Decrease oven use whenever possible. When you use your oven during the summer, your house heats up and the air conditioner has to work overtime. If it’s not raining, take out the grill and cook outside. Click here to read our blog post for a list of budget-friendly grilling recipes!

 

 

Mow your lawn less. A lawn mowing competition with your neighbors can cost you. Save yourself a few tanks of gas this summer, and let the grass get a little longer this year!

Enjoy the outdoors. Getting outside is always a great way to save money during the summer, no matter where you live. There are plenty of outdoor activities you can enjoy on a budget! Go for a camping trip, hike in your nearby state park, or just have fun in the backyard. Click here to read our blog post for more fun and frugal summer activities.

 

Spend less on travel. Whether you are embarking on a weekend road trip or traveling across the country for a week, it’s important to look for discounts. Once you upgrade your basic checking account to a Benefits Plus^® checking with SeaComm, you will gain access to exclusive deals on flights, hotels, cruises, car rentals, and condos! In addition to saving money on travel purchases, a Benefits Plus^® checking can also help you save on groceries, movie tickets, prescriptions and more. Call (800) 764-0566 to schedule an appointment at your nearest SeaComm branch to enroll.

For complete information, terms, conditions and exclusions please visit www.benefits-plus.org or call 866-329-7587.