Watch your Wallet with Alan Akina - 5 Money Savings Tips for Labor Day Celebrations

It's a long holiday weekend ahead for a lot of island residents, and that means time to have some fun. Alan Akina shows us how to do it and still have money left come Tuesday.

Good morning, gang. Labor Day is only 5 days away, and to help you to prepare for the celebration, I've compiled my top 5 money-saving tips for your Labor Day party. Tip number 1, host the party at a free location like your backyard, your neighbor's backyard, or the beach. Avoid those expensive restaurant and hotel meeting spaces. Number 2, send your invitations online. You can use the trusty old email, direct messaging, and event posting on Facebook, or try text messaging to get the word out. Tip number 3, make it a potluck. Ask everyone to chip in and help with the feast. Number 4, Pass on the decorations or use last year's decor. How much does it really matter if your decorations don't match much? And number 5, buy in bulk. When it comes to buying hot dogs, hamburgers, or even paper goods, this is a great idea. For Wake Up Today, I'm Alan Akina. Be safe, everyone.

Thank you, Alan. I do all those things.