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7 Ways to Save for a Dream Vacation

We all know the feeling of Orient-Express taste on an Spirit Airline budget. You want to take that dream honeymoon or long-awaited family vacation, but you don’t know how to start saving—and the price tags seem daunting. We sought some answers from budget-living expert Melissa Massello, founder of ShoestringMag.com. From setting budget goals to finding alternative sources of cash, there are countless ways to make your dream vacation a reality. Here are seven helpful tips for budgeting for that bucket-list vacation.

How to Save for a Vacation

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Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2014. It has been updated to reflect the most current information.

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