For many Americans, summer ’s vibes just aren’t vibing. Some 87 percent of consumers have anxiety about rising prices and, as a result, 86 percent of them have reduced how much they spend on everything from gas to groceries, according to consumer data firm J.D. Power. As much as Americans want to take a vacation from the financial squeeze they’re feeling, it’s hard to escape the high-cost realities they face, said Vipin Porwal, founder of shopping rewards app Smarty. “What we’re really seeing is that many consumers are now conditioned to watch for low pricing and getting value, budgeting more carefully and making more intentional product purchases,” Vipin told The Independent in an email. “This summer with tighter budgets for most consumers, every purchase is critical and every dollar counts.” Smart spending and frugal habits can shore up summer finances and provide stability in an unstable season of the American economy.…