Creative Financial Strategy Allows Couple to Afford Puerto Rico Vacation with Sold Jewelry

How did Rob Scores and his wife Julianne afford a $5,00 dream vacation to Puerto Rico? When an opportunity presented itself last February, they quickly decided to take the trip. However, being an impulsive decision, they needed creative ways to cover the cost without going into debt or dipping too much from their general savings fund. Julianne dug through a jewelry box and found pieces she didn’t wear often but weren’t of any particular sentimental value or inherited by exes that were not worth holding onto anymore. They sold these necklaces, earrings, and other items on TheAlloyMarketplace.com after reading positive reviews online. To their surprise, they earned $729 from the sale – enough to cover a portion of their trip expenses. Julianne handles budget planning for her family’s finances, so she knew that selling these jewelry pieces would not significantly impact their overall financial situation while still allowing them to enjoy excursions like snorkeling and off-roading in Puerto Rico without going into debt or taking too much from their savings fund. The couple has a general savings account but prefers not to dip too deep into it for nonessential expenses, making selling these items an optimal choice since the cost of gold is currently at high levels – about 12% year-over-year as of April. Overall, Rob and Julianne’s experience highlights that “being an adult means managing your finances creatively to make dreams come true,” as Scores puts it.