3 summer money traps and how to avoid them

Regina Lewis

Special for USA TODAY

July 5, 2014, 8:23 a.m. ET

As the temperature rises this summer, thoughts turn to air conditioning, vacations and shopping at outlet malls.

In this week's Money Quick Tips video, USA TODAY contributor Regina Lewis looks at three summer money traps to be aware of and easy ways to avoid them.

Regina Lewis is a national television contributor and host of USA TODAY's "Money Quick Tips" videos. Follow her on Twitter: @ReginaLewis.

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