Expect Record Traffic for Memorial Day Weekend: 6 Money and Time Savers

Rising prices from inflation and tariffs have left many of us paying more for everything and anxious that higher costs are coming. And yet, AAA projects a record 45.1 million Americans will travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year. We're all ready for a vacation, and a three-day trip could be a nice break from the regular routine without breaking the budget. The majority of travelers will go by car, with 87% choosing to take a road trip, according to AAA. That is likely due in part to sinking gas prices, which have dipped all the way down to an average of $3.17 per gallon for the Memorial Day weekend, according to the latest number from the US Energy Information Administration. "Memorial Day weekend getaways don't have to be extravagant and costly," said Stacey Barber, the vice president of travel services at AAA. "While some travelers embark on dream vacations and fly hundreds of miles across the country, many families just pack up the car and drive to the beach or t ... Read full article.