SPECIAL REPORT - Your Memorial Day Spending Guide

25 Best Memorial Day Deals and Discounts | Five Ways to a Cheap Last-Minute Vacation | Best Barbecue Restaurants to Try on Vacation Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( May 24, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( Kiplinger Today [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Top Story [] [25 Best Memorial Day Deals and Discounts]( [25 Best Memorial Day Deals and Discounts]( (Getty Images) Memorial Day is nearly here. Ahead of the big three-day weekend, many big brands and retailers are offering deals and discounts on a variety of great products. [Find bargains on dozens of items from Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Target and more](. [] Travel Savings [] [Five Ways to a Cheap Last-Minute Vacation]( [Five Ways to a Cheap Last-Minute Vacation]( (Getty Images) Still no plans for a weekend getaway? It's not too late to make your escape. But doesn't traveling at the last minute mean paying through the nose? Not so, if you [choose the right vacation spot and know where to find 11th-hour bargains](. [Do You Need a Retirement Spending Plan?]( Spending your hard earned retirement money can be complicated—and it's important to make the right decisions that will help your savings last. Vanguard Personal Advisor is built to provide you an ongoing collaboration with our professional advisors — no matter where you are in your journey. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Taste of Vacation [] [Best Barbecue Restaurants to Try on Vacation]( [Best Barbecue Restaurants to Try on Vacation]( (Getty Images) Here are the best barbecue restaurants to try on your next vacation, from Arizona to Tennessee and beyond. With Memorial Day kicking off and summer vacation not too far away, you'll have some good opportunities to [try out these star barbecue joints](. [] Hotel Hassles [] [How to Avoid Annoying Hotel Fees: Per Person, Parking and More]( [How to Avoid Annoying Hotel Fees: Per Person, Parking and More]( (Getty Images) We all know how annoying it is to get stuck paying for hotel amenities that we don't use. Here are 10 common hotel fees to be aware of -- and advice on [how to keep them off your bill](. [] Investing [] [Is the Stock Market Open on Memorial Day in 2024?]( It's a big weekend of travel and family time, but many eager investors may still want to hit the ground running on Memorial Day. Before you log into your brokerage on Monday morning, check out our stock market holiday calendar first. [Read More]( [Build a Retirement Plan that's Right for you]( A comprehensive retirement plan should account for all of your sources of income (including Social Security) and all of your retirement expenses. Our advisors can help you make sure you don't miss anything. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Banking [] [Are Banks Open on Memorial Day in 2024?]( You may want to hit your bank Monday, after a big weekend of spending and celebrating the start of summer. Check our bank holiday calendar for the full list of special branch closures nationwide. [Read More]( ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Kiplinger]( [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:kiplingertoday@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036