April money tips are here! If you want to work on your April budgeting, your April saving, and your overall April money management, get excited because there’s some awesome April financial advice up ahead!
April can be a fantastic month for all sorts of great stuff, and your money can fuel a lot of good times, happy memories, and put you in a spot to feel ahead instead of behind when it comes to all kinds of areas of life!
If you’re ready to rock April with your money, I’ve got some great tips to share with you today! April money mastery, here we come!
April Money Tips That Will Empower Your Budgeting And Saving
Quick FYI: April is Financial Literacy Month! Wow, right! That kinda makes April the perfect month for all things money!
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To cover as many ways to save, budget, spend wisely, and manage money in April I’ve divided up a bunch of fantastic April money tips into various categories for you so if you are looking for deals in April or what not to buy in April or even how you can find gifts for April birthdays, I tried my best to cover every topic that will help out your April finances!
If you’re looking for some specific April money tips, you might want to skip ahead to that part of this post, or if you want to know all the ways you can make the most of your money in April I suggest looking through the awesome variety of April money tips all throughout this money saving list!
Hold on to your calculator, and let’s dive in! (Ha! I attempted a joke there LOL!)
April Money Tips: April Freebies
April might become your favorite month of freebies! Just in time for the stress feast of taxes and before the vacation bliss of summer, April has some free offers to be discovered that might make you feel like it’s spring break all over again!
- Look for Ben & Jerry to celebrate Free Cone Day! The day you get free ice cream in a cone!
- April might be the perfect time to take a hike because during National Park Week you can score all sorts of National Park fun from free entrance to special programming and events for the entire family!
- Be on watch for a free pretzel (Auntie Anne’s usually has them!) on National Pretzel Day!
- Sam’s Club usually offers free health screenings the second Saturday in April so go get your blood pressure, body fat percentage, and more checked for free!
- Tax Day might have you down about taxes, but there are places who give away everything from shaved ice to paper shredding! Google “Tax Day Freebies” and see what excites you!
- Earth Day is likely to bring all kinds of free outdoor fun so check your local listings for community freebies!
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April Money Tips: April Food Deals
Calling all gardeners, April is a super great money month for you and your money habits! Money may not grow on trees, but it kinda grows in a garden if you account for all the money you can save on food by growing your own!
For non-gardening types, don’t worry, with the farmers producing plenty to share you’re going to get some great deals on yummy healthy food this month!
Watch for the following produce to get cheaper this month:
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Citrus fruits
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Peas
- Radish
Shopping for produce first will keep you and your family healthy and strong, and if you want some other food items in addition to what’s popping up from the earth you may want to keep your wallet ready for these April grocery deals:
- Easter Candy & Foods (great deals will appear the day after Easter)
- Dairy (cheese, yogurt, etc.)
- Pasta & Canned Items (these usually rotate on sale every three months so if you see them on sale stock up until summer)
April Money Tip Bonus: April Fools’ Day might have some food sales for you to take advantage of so be looking for those!
April Money Tips: April Home Deals
Ah… April and home… kinda makes you think about spring cleaning! Or maybe you imagine flowers in vases and open windows with gentle breezes flowing through the house making everything look and smell delightful!
If you’re doing some serious cleaning or if you want to bring the beauty of spring indoors, April has some great ways to spruce up your home for less!
- Bedding is meant to be bought in April! At least the winter kind! All kinds of fabulous deals happen in April from flannel sheet sets to down comforters!
- Flooring to the tune of carpet and floor tiles often go on sale in April just in time for home renovation projects!
- Paint supplies are likely to be marked down so check for paint rollers and buckets to go down in price!
- Vacuums will be on sale during April!
- TVs can be a great deal this month and might make a welcomed wedding present or graduation gift!
- Office supplies will go on sale this month so while you’re organizing your desk look for discounted file folders and desk organizers!
April Money Tip Bonus: April means high real estate listings, so if you want to sell your home you’ll be in peak season meaning prices will be high, and competition will be strong. If you want to buy a home, winter is when you’d see lower prices, but April will offer you lots of options!
April Money Tips: April Fashion Deals
Wanna look awesome for less this April?! April actually has some stellar deals on all things fashion so go ahead and use those gift cards you’ve been holding on to and give yourself a spring makeover for less than a trip to the salon!
- Spring clothes are going to be leaving the racks making room for summer attire so if you’re into pastels get ready to make over your closet!
- Winter clothes are going to be super cheap so if you have any plans on making next winter better with a new jacket or sweater, go for the goods now!
- You know how May follows April and every May has the jewelry star of Mother’s Day… well April is when you can get some really great deals on jewelry for you or someone you love!
April Money Tip Bonus: Don’t forget your feet! Just as winter clothes can be had for quite the bargain price in April, winter boots are a great buy in April because if you wait until summer, the pickings might be not so appealing. Also, look for athletic shoes for running as there can be some sales on sneakers for workouts too!
April Money Tips: April Health Deals
Make April a spectacular month for your health and wealth! Lots of people have given up on their New Year’s resolutions by April but setting health goals is something that can be done any time of year, and there’s a good chance you can get some better deals in April than you did in January!
- Wanna workout at home? Indoor fitness equipment sales often happen in April so be on the lookout for that dreamy workout machine!
- Wanna clean your home more healthfully?! April is perfect for getting green products at a discount, and it’s also a wonderful time to go ahead and try making your own DIY cleaning products to help you out with all your spring cleaning!
- Thinking of getting fit before summer? April is a good month for gym memberships! If you do join a gym, compare a few while checking for amenities offered and make sure to take advantage of any trial periods that will help you decide for sure!
April Money Tip Bonus: What’s better for your health than a vacation?! Planning that vacation! Experience the feel-good feelings of planning a vacation (yep, science confirms your happiness goes up with planning that getaway) during April when there are cruise deals and discounts on airfare and hotels before the rush of summer!
April Money Tips: April Outdoor Deals
Aw, spring is here, and so we want to go outside in April! How about making the most of time spent outdoors using the best outdoor deals in April?!
- Beautify your lawn, yard, and patio for cheaper in April! Watch for stores to discount shovels, gardening supplies, grass seeds and flowers!
- Easter plants will be incredibly discounted after Easter so watch for lilies and daffodils to be on steep discount! And yes, you can take the ones in pots that were meant for Easter gifts and plant them in your garden!
- Check out your local nursery to see if there will be free plant exchanges allowing you to swap plants and seeds!
- Snowblowers and winter shovels will probably be on super cheap clearance!
April Money Tip Bonus: Remember that National Park Week and Earth Day happen in April so there will be all kinds of deals for these once a year events!
April Money Tips: April Local Deals
One of the best ways to save money in April is to tap into your local community happenings! April brings warmer weather and community events can bring out a crowd!
- Check out your local farmers’ markets for deals on produce and crafts!
- April is a popular month for runs so see if your community is hosting a 5K you want to participate in!
- There are often pet celebration and pet donation events in April so see if your local area is raising money for animal shelters or maybe your veterinary hospitals are hosting an event!
- YARD SALE mania! Spring means spring cleaning which means decluttering which means people wanna sell their stuff! Head out to yard sales and snag some crazy great deals! You can find stuff for yourself and/or buy stuff that you can then flip for a profit online!
April Money Tip Bonus: Check out local sale groups on Facebook for all kinds of deals! Sometimes people skip the yard sale process and go straight to listing their stuff online for cheap or free!
April Money Tips: April Clearance Deals
If you’re like me, you head straight to the back of the store and hit up the clearance section before browsing anywhere else!
Here’s what to look forward to being on clearance in April:
- Easter candy! You can stock up on these specialty sweets and use them for baking treats way beyond Easter! Nobody will ever guess that’s an Easter egg appearing as a chocolate chunk in their banana bread LOL!
- Easter baskets! Take those baskets and use them for next year or give them a little DIY and use them for Christmas gift baskets or storage!
- Easter stuffed animals! These lil bunnies can be used for more than Easter baskets! Does anyone else’s dog love stuffed Easter animals especially at a discount?!
- Easter and spring clothes will be a great bargain, so if you want to get some pretty clothes for that family picture coming up, you can find some awesome deals!
- Spring bedding and curtains and household decor will go on sale, so if you’ve been eyeing some pastel decor April might be the time to grab it!
April Money Tip Bonus: You know how everyone is spring cleaning? Well… the thrift stores are going to be packed with that stuff! April will have thrift stores stocked full of great finds! If you want to get the best of the donations head to your thrift store on Monday or Tuesday so you can get the weekend drop-offs!
April Money Tips: April Bill Saving Ideas
Ready to make smart money decisions about your bills in April?
Here are some ideas on how to lower your bills this April:
- Keep the lights off longer! The sun sets later in the day so use fewer lights and save on your electricity bill this April!
- Leave your curtains open during the long daylight hours to heat your home if it’s cold where you live and if you’re hot in the south keep the curtains closed to keep the house cool.
- Get your air conditioner serviced in April! You can save money on this service now as opposed to getting it done during the hot summer when everyone is calling the air conditioner repair person.
April Money Tip Bonus: If you can, if it won’t negatively affect your health, see if you can turn down the heat or turn it all the way off for April! Maybe you can get by with some extra blankets and warm pajamas at night!
April Money Tips: April Gift Ideas
Are you looking to buy a gift in April?! Maybe you’re looking for an April birthday gift, or you want to get going on your Christmas gift shopping early!
Here are some April gift ideas:
- If you want to buy some jewelry for someone April can be a great month! Hint: Buy your Mother’s Day gift now!
- Shop the Easter clearance section looking for kids’ birthday gifts!
- Maybe you have your gift, but you need the gift wrapping? Right after Easter grab the clearance Easter tissue paper, bags, and baskets! The spring colors can be perfect for baby shower gifts, newborn baby gifts, wedding presents, and even Mother’s Day and of course spring birthdays!
April Money Tip Bonus: Amazon has had great Earth Day sales so be sure to look for those!
April Money Tips: April Special Occasion Deals
April has some special days just like the rest of the year! Make sure you and your wallet make the most of them!
- April starts with April Fools’ Day and no foolin’ there are deals to be had so look for them!
- On Tax Day, look to get your shredding done for cheap or for free! Even if you have your taxes done, you could take care of all your paper clutter from your spring cleaning!
- Earth Day is often surrounded with ways to spend less and enjoy the earth more so be on the lookout for money saving opportunities!
- National Decorating Month is April! Yep, that makes you think there might be some excellent decorating deals and events and you’d be right! Hunt them down!
April Money Tip Bonus: One of the best days in April is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! There might be a free grilled cheese sandwich deal with your name on it so look for it!
April Money Tips: April Don’t Buys
We’ve been mentioning sale here and bargain there… well what about the stuff to not buy in April because it will be at a high price?!
Here’s what to not spend your money on in April:
- Don’t buy those cute flip-flops you see hitting the stores and stay away from all the swimsuits too! Summer stuff and April don’t mix well for your wallet.
- Mattresses aren’t a good way to spend money in April. There are better deals other times of the year.
- Laptops are fantastic but not for your budget in April so try to hold off.
- Some tools are on sale in April, but some aren’t so if you see a tool you want and it’s not on sale hold that thought for another month.
- April and appliances don’t make the best match so try to wait for that new refrigerator or washer you want.
April Money Tip Bonus: Don’t go on a weekend getaway in April (unless you got it for cheaper a few months back) because May will give you better deals.
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April Money Tips: April Money Management
Sometimes we need to think big picture when it comes to money management, and April is a great month for that with it being tax month and all!
Here are some important money management tasks to consider for April:
- File your taxes early instead of late. Why? If getting a refund, you’ll get it sooner so you can save, spend, or invest it and if you’re not getting a refund and have to pay money, you can start making sure you have the funds to pay your tax bill right away.
- April showers means the possibility of April floods so now (or before now) is a good time to invest in flood insurance. Remember homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding!
- Most Americans don’t have a will in place so look into getting one this month and if you do have one make sure it’s up-to-date with all your current situations.
April Money Tip Bonus: April is a time of year when people have cleaning and organizing on their minds, so it’s a really good time to get all your finances in order and organized! If you’ve been putting off trying a budget or getting your financial documents all sorted out, April can be the month you take care of it!
Bonus Money Tip: April Credit Cards
April starts Q2 or the second quarter of the business calendar (Q1=January, February, and March) and that means some credit cards start their Q2 bonus cycle so be sure to activate that if it applies to you! Some cards offer a 5% cash back on groceries for example so if this applies to you make sure you’re taking advantage!
April Bonus Money Tip Bonus: As summer is just around the corner you may want to see if your credit card offers some special travel incentives or if your rewards can fund your summer vacation!
There you go, an entire list of ideas to make your money work for you in all sorts of fun ways this April!
Lots of people get excited for November for Black Friday or even January for end of the year clearance deals, but April can be super awesome too!
I hope April proves to be a month of financial blessing for you and that you spend the month discovering new ways to make your budget go further and make your savings grow faster!
Happy April!
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