FREE YOURSELF!

Freedom means something different to everyone. It could mean something as simple as kicking off your high heels and trading them for some flip flops (one of my favorites), putting the top down on your convertible and hitting the open road, or heading to the shopping mall and having a few extra bucks to splurge.  For many the word “freedom” has a much deeper meaning and is one of the most precious things they have. 

I know this is the time of year I enjoy spending quality time with my family. As a fairly newbie Floridian a lot of my family is still back in Michigan and I still don’t know all the great places to go for the festivities this week.  My oldest daughter is coming down today to spend the week with us so I want to be sure she has a memorable week.  So I’ve done a little research and found a few sites that were really helpful:

• Fireworks – South Florida.com has a really good list of municipal firework celebrations throughout the tri-county area. 
• Events – The Sun Sentinel has a nice listing of events in their Parenting section for activities the whole family can enjoy.
• Rules Regarding Fireworks – Sparklers can be fun, but some people may feel they need to have something more exciting. But before you blow all your hard earned money on that firework stand, you should know the laws regarding what’s allowed in the state of Florida.

Speaking of things to do – if you’re in the market for a new or used car, you might want to put car shopping on your “to do” list.  The dealerships all over town are pulling out the stops to offer some great deals.  Combine that with the Tropical Financial “Freedom Is” deal of up to 90 days before your first loan payment is due – THAT can put some extra cash in your pocket and give you a little freedom this summer (yes that was a shameless plug, but in this case it is SO worth it)! Remember if you see a dealer offering a rebate they might try and convince you to forgo the rebate for special financing, but we already know that can actually COST you money.

Regardless what you decide to do this weekend, everyone here at Tropical Financial Credit Union wishes you a happy and safe 4^th of July holiday…just remember to FREE YOURSELF!

^Amy