Don't rely on your credit card to fund a family trip. Follow these expert tips to save for your summer vacation and enjoy your holiday debt-free.

Eight tips to help you save for your summer vacation

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Caroline Cakebread has been Chatelaine.com's money expert since 2006. She is also a recovering academic and the mother of two small kids. She lives in Toronto where she writes and reads about all things financial.

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Whether it's from a tax refund or a work bonus, an extra $1000 can go a long way. Find out how to spend 1000 dollars wisely with these strategies.

How to spend 1000 dollars wisely

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You want to save on electricity, but it's not easy when your partner keeps cranking the AC. Follow these tips to end the thermostat war and save on your summer electricity bill.

How to save money on your summer electricity bill

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Could these habits be affecting your relationships? Read on to see if you might be cheap not frugal.

Five signs that you're cheap not frugal

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While you're doing your seasonal clean, keep these tips top-of-mind to find money you didn't know you had.

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