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Common April Budget Categories
April is Financial Literacy Month! It’s time to turn our attention to our finances and create an April budget that ensures we’re on track with our financial goals.
Whether it’s preparing for tax season, planning for spring activities, or simply staying mindful of our spending, there are several key categories that often require attention in April. In this blog post, I’ll five common April budget categories that you won’t want to overlook.
Travel
Whether you are traveling during spring break or making plans for the summer, consider all your vacation expenses. This will include accommodations, food, entertainment, transportation and any other travel essentials.
We went on our first family beach vacation to Myrtle Beach, SC in April 2023. The kids loved playing in the sand and sun. And even though we had a hotel right on the water, it was a pretty economical vacation.
If you are thinking about going to Myrtle Beach then check out my post, Myrtle Beach on a Budget: How to Cut Costs but Not the Fun
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Tax Services and Fees
Tax day is April 15, 2024. I am a self proclaimed procrastinator but one thing we don’t wait on is completing our taxes. We already completed ours using TurboTax but I know that isn’t always the case for everyone
If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, do it before April 15th. Plan for filing fees and accounting fees.
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Spring Photos
With the extra sunshine, spring is a great time to freshen up those family photos or have spring school photos done. If your favorite photographer does outdoor shots then I’m sure they are itching to get outside just as much as you are! Keep a look out for their announcements for spring photos. These may also include Mother’s Day photo shoots.
April might also be a time for dance photos before the recitals (like it is for us).
Lawn Care and Garden Supplies
Does your lawn need a little TLC after a long winter? Or maybe some spring outdoor projects? We have a “Home Improvement” category in our budget.
My husband can’t wait until the weather starts to get warmer so he can get outside. We built our house in 2016 and moved in the winter 2017 so our lawn was vary bare and muddy then. Each year we are adding something to the landscape.
Summer Activities
Church camps, sports camps, swim lessons, summer camp…if your kid is into various summer activities then April may be a time for registration (if it hasn’t happened already).
Getting Started on Your April Budget
Use these common budget categories as you work on your April budget. Having a written budget in place for the month is a great step to financial literacy and one item that you can check off on your Financial Wellness Checklist (download your free copy today)!
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