How to Spend This 4th of July Weekend on a Budget

With sky-rocketing gas prices and chaos at the airports, a staycation is definitely an alternative way to spend your 4th of July holiday weekend. Big hotel chains are promoting staycations with some offering 20% off their best available rates. While enjoying your staycation, you can also go shopping to get your entire summer wardrobe at a steep discount. To get the best deal, an expert says to go online first to see what stores are offering and find coupons.