Does summer always seem to come with pressure to spend more money?

From expensive vacations and concert tickets to dining out and keeping up with everyone else's plans, summer can quickly become one of the most expensive seasons of the year. But what if you could create a memorable, joyful summer without draining your bank account?

In this episode, Janel shares practical mindset shifts inspired by Morgan Housel's The Art of Spending Money and explores how to overcome summer FOMO, spend with intention, and create meaningful memories—without breaking the bank.

In this episode:
• How to avoid summer spending traps
• The truth about vacation FOMO
• Why comparison leads to overspending
• How to spend money more intentionally
• Creating memorable summers on a budget
• The difference between external validation and internal fulfillment
• Free and low-cost summer activity ideas
• Why your energy is your greatest currency

📋 Grab the free Summer on a Budget guide mentioned in this episode:
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📚 Books Mentioned:

• The Art of Spending Money
https://a.co/d/07TOsUyJ

• The Psychology of Money
https://a.co/d/01DTmDQc

• Same As Ever
https://a.co/d/0cV0x2Cm


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