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To help you take advantage of the beautiful fall season (and your continued success in owning your financial life), we’ve compiled a few places visit this fall season that will put you in the fall mood, all the while saving some cash.Take a look at our line up below and enjoy the season!
  • Schuster’s Family Farm (Madison area): Started in 1990, Schuster’s has all the cool things about fall together in one place. Start by conquering the corn maze (check out the flashlight course at night!), and then pick your favorite orange beauty in the pumpkin patch. Other options include hayrides (there’s haunted course for you brave souls), nightly bonfires, delicious caramel apples and a petting zoo! Get full details at  .
  • Pewit’s Nest (Sauk County): Formed from one of the last glaciers in the state, Pewit’s Nest offers visitors beautiful views, scenic surroundings and even cliff jumping for those who are more daring. Officially designated as one of the Wisconsin’s few State Natural Areas, the nest offers free parking. Did we mention how beautiful it is? Trust us. 
  • Bear Den Zoo & Petting Farm (Waterford, WI): The name says it all – what else does your family need? In addition to the great animals at the farm, the small admission price includes entry to the zoo and a hayride! What’s more, the farm (family-owned for over 25 years) offers free pumpkins on days any hayrides are rained out. Lastly, the farm stays open through October so you officially have all month! More info here:   
  • Apple Holler (Sturtevant, WI): Similar to the Schuster Family Farm, Sturtevant’s Apple Holler is a family-owned farm and apple orchard with a variety of activities and items to enjoy. Guests can pick apples, enjoy hayrides and even catch dinner theater shows! They also have extensive brunch and lunch menus and host a series of farmer’s markets! Get in on the fun here:
There you go, savvy savers! Try these cost-friendly fall fun ideas and enjoy the season (and savings!). Keep coming back to the Summit blog for other ways to Own your personal and financial life. You might also be interested in You’re a savvy saver. You plan your monthly budget. You find the best deals. You even have a little something stashed away in an emergency fund. And now... So what are certificates? And why should you care? Put plainly, certificates are a simple, secure way to invest your money. There are specific requirements... You’ve got a savings account. Good for you! But have you ever stopped to wonder if you have the right savings account... Each generation comes with its own unique challenges. For millennials, this often means a lower degree of financial literacy. Finances can be daunting... Keep the ho-ho-ho in your holidays with six savvy spending tips. The holiday season is almost here! Hooray! But is your excitement mixed with anxiety when... Q: Our daughter was just born. What should we be thinking about financially? A: Your question around what to think about money-wise shows great parental... Financial success isn’t how much money you have — it’s feeling good about what you’re doing with the money you have... It’s not every day that someone gives you hundreds, or maybe even thousands, of dollars for (seemingly) no reason. That’s what makes getting a tax return... With a little planning, you may be able to actually save a little money during the holidays. Check out these tips to keep costs down without missing out...