More Americans road-tripping this summer but inflation still a challenge – Here’s how to save money

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More Americans are making summer vacation plans, and most are planning to hit the road to get to their destinations, a recent survey said. (iStock) More Americans are planning a summer trip this year, and 100 million of them plan to hit the road to get to their destination, a recent survey said. Overall, 85% of Americans – or roughly 219 million U.S. adults – intend to travel this summer, according to the Vacationer survey. That’s approximately 5% more than the number of Americans who planned to travel in 2022.Despite the increased number of Americans planning summer travel this summer, many remain hesitant to fly following the coronavirus pandemic, with 45.92% of respondents saying they do not intend to travel via plane. “The younger generation of American adults aged 18-29 is the most likely to fly on a plane this summer,” Eric Jones, The Vacationer’s co-founder and head of operations, said. “In fact, as people increase in age, they are less likely to fly on a plane.” One way to save on summer expenses is by lowering the amount you save on car costs. If you are looking to save money on your car costs, you could consider changing your auto insurance provider to get a lower monthly rate. You can visit Credible to shop around and find your personalized premium without affecting your credit score.BIDEN CALLS SCOTUS DECISION “UNTHINKABLE,” OUTLINES NEW PATH TO STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESSInflation holds a tight grip on summer costsSummer gas prices are well below where they were one year ago, which is likely to give motorists a break from inflation and rising costs that have impacted other areas of travel.Gas prices have remained steady in the past months, with the national average hovering around $3.50 to $3.60 a gallon. One year ago, the …

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