Sometimes we just need a cute vacation savings tracker to keep us focused on our money saving goals! Do you want to travel the world, take a cruise, or plan a family beach trip?
This simple vacation savings tracker is for you! And the great thing is, I designed this with you in mind and made it totally free!
Vacation Savings Tracker Printable
Why You Need a Savings Tracker
I don’t know about you, but if I don’t have a plan for my money, I will just spend it in day-to-day spending. But at the beginning of each year, I like to sit down and think about the upcoming year and all my financial goals. This includes savings for vacation!
I look at the schedule for my husband and my kids and plan out our family trips. Typically we try to go somewhere during spring break and over the summer. Whether that is visiting family or going to the beach, it still requires resources to be set aside.
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Because I love traveling and creating memories with my family, I want to make sure we are prioritizing this spending!
Having a savings tracker to keep your most important goals right in front of you, helps you stick to and achieve your goals!
A little goes a long way! Putting away $20 here and $30 there really makes a difference in the long run!
The Benefits of a Savings Tracker Adult Coloring Page
Another benefit of a tracker like this is it will help build a habit of saving. Each time you either transfer money from a checking account to a savings account or put cash in an envelope, you can color in one of the little pictures.
This cue and reward system builds a strong habit of saving. The visual picture gives you something to work towards and helps you make decisions that are in alignment with what will truly bring you joy or meet your needs.
How to Use This Savings Printable Template
This is a fun printable designed to add a little creativity and encouragement. You can choose how much you want each umbrella to be worth.
If you need an additional $1,000 for your vacation, you simply divide $1,000 by 48 (the number of umbrellas) to get $20.8. You can make this easy by simply rounding to $20. Each time you save $20 for your vacation color in one of the umbrellas.
This is a super easy way to stay motivated and to remember your goals!
You can easily keep these savings printable on the fridge or on your desk as a reminder of what your priorities are.
Frequently Asked Questions about Saving for Vacation
How much should I save each month for vacation?
This really depends on how much you need for your vacation! I would look up the average prices of the vacation you want and start there. Then ask yourself how many months you have to save. Dividing the cost by the total number of months will give you the amount to save each month!
For our family of 6, we plan to spend anywhere from $2-$8K on vacations in anyone one year. Some years we’ve kept it super easy and planned camping trees within three hours of us. Other times we’ve rented a beach house with the grandparents and also planned to go skiing.
Vacations can be big or small but the most important thing is to do something YOU love, not what everyone else says you have to do.
Where should I keep my savings fund?
This answer is also variable.
Many people create a separate savings account just for vacations so that it is easier to track. Others use the envelope system or a High Yield Savings Account.
Others use a money market fund.
.Since vacations are normally taken within the next year, I would recommend keeping it somewhere you could access easily but that wouldn’t get swallowed up by everyday spending.
The final thing you should know about this vacation savings tracker printable…
It’s entirely free so don’t forget to grab it today (you don’t even need your email!)
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