BECOME A MEMBER
  • Become A Member
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • Become A Member
  • Contact Us
  • Login
Camino Federal Credit Union new logo - See the New Look - New Logo Camino Federal Credit Union new logo - See the New Look - New Logo
  • Accounts
    • Checking
      • Elite Checking
      • Everyday Checking
      • Student Checking
      • Teen Checking
      • Digital Wallet
      • Apple Watch
      • Switch Kit
    • Savings
      • Membership Savings
      • Money Market Account
      • Certificate Accounts
      • Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
      • Summer Salary Savings
      • Christmas Club
      • Student Savings
      • Children’s Savings
      • Switch Kit
    • Credit Cards
      • Visa® Platinum with Rewards
      • Visa® Platinum with Low Variable Rate
      • Getting Started Visa®
      • Visa® Share-Secure
    • Rates
      • Auto Loans Rates
      • Bank Account Rates
      • Credit Cards Rates
      • General Loans Rates
      • Home Loans Rates
  • Loans
    • Auto
      • Auto Loans
      • Nearly New Auto Refinancing
      • New & Used Auto Loans
      • First Time Auto Loan Program
      • Second Chance Auto Loan Program
      • Lease Buy Out
      • Recreational Vehicle Loans
      • Motorcycle Loans
    • Personal
      • Credit Cards
        • Visa® Platinum with Rewards
        • Visa® Platinum with Low Variable Rate
        • Getting Started Visa®
        • Visa® Share-Secure
      • Share-Secure Loans
      • Personal Loans
      • Debt Consolidation Loans
      • Line of Credit
      • Furlough Loans
      • Smart Option Student Loan
    • Home Equity
      • Home Equity Loans
      • Home Equity Lines of Credit
    • Mortgages
      • Home Mortgages
      • Mortgages for Investment Properties
    • Rates
      • Auto Loans Rates
      • Credit Cards Rates
      • Bank Account Rates
      • General Loans Rates
      • Home Loans Rates
  • Services
    • Online/Mobile Banking
      • Online Banking
      • Mobile Banking
      • Bill Pay & PopMoney
      • eStatements
      • Text Banking
      • Forms and Documents
    • Services
      • Surcharge-Free ATM Network
      • Shared Branching
      • Insurance Options from TruStage
      • Auto Buying Services
      • Telephone Banking
      • Additional Services
    • Lost or Stolen Card
    • Camino Workshop Series
    • Repay
    • Rates
      • Auto Loans Rates
      • Bank Account Rates
      • Credit Cards Rates
      • General Loans Rates
      • Home Loans Rates
  • About
    • About Camino
    • Become a Member
    • Community and Events
    • Location
    • Holiday Schedule
    • Careers
    • News
    • Advisor Appointment Center
    • Contact Us
  • Blog
  • Accounts
    • Checking
      • Elite Checking
      • Everyday Checking
      • Student Checking
      • Teen Checking
      • Digital Wallet
      • Apple Watch
      • Switch Kit
    • Savings
      • Membership Savings
      • Money Market Account
      • Certificate Accounts
      • Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
      • Summer Salary Savings
      • Christmas Club
      • Student Savings
      • Children’s Savings
      • Switch Kit
    • Credit Cards
      • Visa® Platinum with Rewards
      • Visa® Platinum with Low Variable Rate
      • Getting Started Visa®
      • Visa® Share-Secure
    • Rates
      • Auto Loans Rates
      • Bank Account Rates
      • Credit Cards Rates
      • General Loans Rates
      • Home Loans Rates
  • Loans
    • Auto
      • Auto Loans
      • Nearly New Auto Refinancing
      • New & Used Auto Loans
      • First Time Auto Loan Program
      • Second Chance Auto Loan Program
      • Lease Buy Out
      • Recreational Vehicle Loans
      • Motorcycle Loans
    • Personal
      • Credit Cards
        • Visa® Platinum with Rewards
        • Visa® Platinum with Low Variable Rate
        • Getting Started Visa®
        • Visa® Share-Secure
      • Share-Secure Loans
      • Personal Loans
      • Debt Consolidation Loans
      • Line of Credit
      • Furlough Loans
      • Smart Option Student Loan
    • Home Equity
      • Home Equity Loans
      • Home Equity Lines of Credit
    • Mortgages
      • Home Mortgages
      • Mortgages for Investment Properties
    • Rates
      • Auto Loans Rates
      • Credit Cards Rates
      • Bank Account Rates
      • General Loans Rates
      • Home Loans Rates
  • Services
    • Online/Mobile Banking
      • Online Banking
      • Mobile Banking
      • Bill Pay & PopMoney
      • eStatements
      • Text Banking
      • Forms and Documents
    • Services
      • Surcharge-Free ATM Network
      • Shared Branching
      • Insurance Options from TruStage
      • Auto Buying Services
      • Telephone Banking
      • Additional Services
    • Lost or Stolen Card
    • Camino Workshop Series
    • Repay
    • Rates
      • Auto Loans Rates
      • Bank Account Rates
      • Credit Cards Rates
      • General Loans Rates
      • Home Loans Rates
  • About
    • About Camino
    • Become a Member
    • Community and Events
    • Location
    • Holiday Schedule
    • Careers
    • News
    • Advisor Appointment Center
    • Contact Us
  • Blog
Camino Federal Credit Union
Login
  • Accounts
    • Checking
      • Elite Checking
      • Everyday Checking
      • Student Checking
      • Teen Checking
      • Digital Wallet
      • Apple Watch
      • Switch Kit
    • Savings
      • Membership Savings
      • Money Market Account
      • Certificate Accounts
      • Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
      • Summer Salary Savings
      • Christmas Club
      • Student Savings
      • Children’s Savings
      • Switch Kit
    • Credit Cards
      • Visa® Platinum with Rewards
      • Visa® Platinum with Low Variable Rate
      • Getting Started Visa®
      • Visa® Share-Secure
    • Rates
      • Auto Loans Rates
      • Bank Account Rates
      • Credit Cards Rates
      • General Loans Rates
      • Home Loans Rates
  • Loans
    • Auto
      • Auto Loans
      • Nearly New Auto Refinancing
      • New & Used Auto Loans
      • First Time Auto Loan Program
      • Second Chance Auto Loan Program
      • Lease Buy Out
      • Recreational Vehicle Loans
      • Motorcycle Loans
    • Personal
      • Credit Cards
        • Visa® Platinum with Rewards
        • Visa® Platinum with Low Variable Rate
        • Getting Started Visa®
        • Visa® Share-Secure
      • Share-Secure Loans
      • Personal Loans
      • Debt Consolidation Loans
      • Line of Credit
      • Furlough Loans
      • Smart Option Student Loan
    • Home Equity
      • Home Equity Loans
      • Home Equity Lines of Credit
    • Mortgages
      • Home Mortgages
      • Mortgages for Investment Properties
    • Rates
      • Auto Loans Rates
      • Credit Cards Rates
      • Bank Account Rates
      • General Loans Rates
      • Home Loans Rates
  • Services
    • Online/Mobile Banking
      • Online Banking
      • Mobile Banking
      • Bill Pay & PopMoney
      • eStatements
      • Text Banking
      • Forms and Documents
    • Services
      • Surcharge-Free ATM Network
      • Shared Branching
      • Insurance Options from TruStage
      • Auto Buying Services
      • Telephone Banking
      • Additional Services
    • Lost or Stolen Card
    • Camino Workshop Series
    • Repay
    • Rates
      • Auto Loans Rates
      • Bank Account Rates
      • Credit Cards Rates
      • General Loans Rates
      • Home Loans Rates
  • About
    • About Camino
    • Become a Member
    • Community and Events
    • Location
    • Holiday Schedule
    • Careers
    • News
    • Advisor Appointment Center
    • Contact Us
  • Blog
5 Nov 2019

How to Budget for the Perfect Thanksgiving Meal

by kwsm | posted in: Financial Tips | 0

Thanksgiving is a time for good eats, spending quality time with family and taking the time to remember all the things for which you are thankful. Even though you may be determined to make Thanksgiving perfect, you don’t need to spend too much money doing so. Here are some tips that will help you plan a perfect Thanksgiving without breaking the bank.

Make a Guest List

Before you do anything, it is important to take note of all the people that will be attending your Thanksgiving feast. By doing so, you can get an idea of how much food you need to buy, so you don’t overspend or underspend on food for your guests.

BYOD – Bring Your Own Dish

Once you have an accurate headcount, you can start coordinating who will bring what. Thanksgiving is about sharing and giving back, so what better way to do so than asking your guests to bring their favorite dish. Not only does it allow your guests to share their traditions, but it also helps save you time and money.

Make a Grocery List

After you have established who is coming and what each person is bringing, you will need to start a list of the ingredients you need for the dishes you are making.

By creating a list, it will keep you on track for buying the items you actually need instead of getting sidetracked and spending money on extra items that aren’t necessary.

One reminder before going to the grocery store is to check your fridge and pantry to make sure you do not repurchase something you already have.

Make vs. Buy

Why buy pre-made items when they are more expensive and don’t taste as good? It is always better to handmake everything even if it does take a little extra time. Not only is it more meaningful, but it also tastes much better.

Compare Prices

Although your local store may seem like the best place to shop for your Thanksgiving groceries, this is not always the case. Perhaps Ralphs has a good deal on Turkeys, Vons has a good deal on vegetables and Walmart has good prices on Fall decor. Don’t shop at one store when you can shop at multiple and utilize the store’s special offers.

Shop in Advance

If you don’t have much time to go to multiple stores, it may be best to start your shopping now. Every time you go to your local grocery store between now and Thanksgiving the deals will change. Over time, you will gradually purchase the items you need during every trip to the store. By the time Thanksgiving comes around, you will be set with all the ingredients you need to start cooking.

Shop Generic

Just because you see a name brand product, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is better. You’d be surprised by the quality of the generic and private selection products.

Sometimes they are name brand products but are just private-labeled. By shopping for generic brands, it is much cheaper and no one on your guest list will be able to tell the difference.

Shop for Alcohol the Smart Way

Let’s be honest, most of the time there will be alcohol served during your Thanksgiving get together, but the challenge is alcohol can get expensive.

To combat this, try getting your alcohol at Trader Joes, BevMo, or Costco. At Trader Joes, they sell Two Buck Chuck where you can get some wine for $3.99 per bottle. In addition to wine discounts, BevMo often has their five cent sale where you buy one bottle and get a second for a nickel. Last but not least, Costco has great deals on all types of alcohol year-round.

Check out your local store to see what prices they offer.

 

At the end of the day, Thanksgiving is all about reminiscing and creating new memories with your loved ones. By following these tips, you will be able to financially prepare better for the holiday ahead.

If you need guidance with your finances for the upcoming season, feel free to give us a call at (800) 835-3400, or stop by a branch. We are here to help you on your financial journey.

banks los angeles, banks Montebello, budgeting, Camino banks Cerritos, Camino FCU, Camino FCU East LA, Camino FCU Interest Rates, Camino FCU Montebello, Camino FCU Rates, Camino Federal Credit Union, credit union Cerritos, Credit Union East LA, Credit Union Los Angeles, credit union Montebello, debt, Federal Credit Union East La, Federal Credit Union Montebello, Finance, financial advice, financial goals, financial planning, Financial Planning Steps To Support A Career Change, financial tips, goals, Home Mortgage Loans Montebello, Personal Finances, Personal Loans East LA, Personal Loans Montebello, Reduced Spending, retirement, retiring, reward yourself, saving tips, savings, savings account, savings accounts, stay in budget, thanksgiving, thanksgiving savings, track your progress

Categories

  • Blog
  • Financial Tips
  • In the Community
  • News & Events
  • Our Culture
  • Promotion
  • Uncategorized

Camino Federal Credit Union new logo - See the New Look - New Logo

Montebello Branch

520 N Taylor Ave
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-3400

 

Support

Consumer Protection

Lost or Stolen Card

Check Loan Status

Member Service

(800) 835-3400
Contact Us

Connect With Us

Equal Housing Lender
Equal Housing Lender
National Credit Union Administration
National Credit Union Administration
© 2022 - All rights reserved - Federally insured by NCUA, Equal Housing Lender     Disclosures Privacy Policy
If you are using a screen reader or other auxiliary aid and are having problems using this website, please call 800-835-3400 for assistance.
Also, all products, services and information available on this website are also available at any of our physical branches, where we would be happy to assist you further.
We use cookies to personalize content and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services.OKNoPrivacy policy
We use cookies to personalize content and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services.OKNoPrivacy policy