Tips for planning a staycation instead of traveling
With so many travelers clogging the roads and the skies this Independence Day weekend, a lower-stress alternative could be a staycation. A survey by Bankrate finds 28% of Americans who plan to take a vacation this summer are opting to stay close to home. Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist at the Washington Post, has tips for what to do if you opt for a staycation.