Summer fun doesn’t need to break the bank. Especially when there are tools that you can use to help you get to all your financial goals while still managing to have fun. Brittney Castro, Certified Financial Planner, CEO of Financially Wise Women, and Chase Financial Education Partner offers some tips on how to be financially savvy this summer.

Some of her tips include:

Find unlimited fun in the small treats:
This may surprise you, but making a $1-$5 purchase for you or someone you love can turn your bad day (or someone else’s) into a great one. You can even do this with your credit card cash back rewards. Chase Freedom Unlimited gives you 1.5% cashback on everything you buy and can be redeemed in any amount at any time, so go ahead and get that fancy latte with an extra shot of espresso for you and your friend!

Summer vacation is here! Protect yourself from fraud:
Imagine you on a beach, relaxing, sipping on a delicious coconut-y beverage, biting on juicy tacos de pescado and crunching on papitas con chile… but then, to your horror, you realize that your credit card information has been stolen. Even the most relaxing place in the world can be ruined with the blink of an eye if your credit card information is stolen! As you embark on vacation, let your bank know of your travels. This is really simple on Chase.com. In the Travel section, you can select your dates and input your destination, and Chase will authorize your overseas purchases.

Before embarking on August travels, check your credit:
Your financial well-being plays a big role in your future. Turns out top-notch credit can be your golden ticket to securing an affordable mortgage or qualifying for the best interest rates. Financial unknowns can be scary at first, but you’ve got to understand where you stand now to be able to figure out where you can go next. Knowing your credit score and having a plan of action can give you peace of mind while you’re at the beach with the family. So take a deep breath and check your credit score (for free, if you can). The Chase Slate Credit Dashboard empowers customers to get to know their credit standing with access to a free monthly FICO score and the specific positive and negative factors behind it. Embark on your travels with a clear sense of what you need to do to get that healthy credit.

Brittney Castro, Certified Financial Planner, CEO of Financially Wise Women, and Chase Financial Education Partner