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25 Savvy Ways to Have FUN on the Cheap
Money may or may not make the world go round, but it definitely doesn't have to stand in your way when you want to have a gay 'ol time, savvy friends. When you're on a budget, you can sure feel like you have to say "no" to a lot of indulgences, but some of the best things in life are still (almost) free, giving you the chance to discover new interests, uncover fave old hobbies and have a fabulous time, no matter what you've got in your bank account. The next time you're itching for a good time, consult this list when you don't feel like you've got the money to have fun. You don't need it. You just need a little creativity and a taste for adventure.
Whether it's your first time out together or you're looking to infuse your long term relationship with a little spontaneity, these fun and funky date ideas will ensure that you'll have a great time creating unique memories together tonight or any 'ol night of the week. Never fear if you're SOI (Significant Other-Impaired) these ideas will work equally well with your pals.
Savvy 7 Ways to Get Your Budget on Track Now
Our alternate title for this article was "Savvy Seven Ways to Live Within Your Means" but we hedged on it because no one likes to talk about living within one's means. It's just not a sexy subject. But it is a savvy subject, and if we've learned anything through these past, financially tumultuous years, we've learned that there is no sweeter way to achieve a sense of well-being than comfortably paying all your bills, indulging in the occasional treat without feeling guilty, having a nice little nest egg on the side and if you are able, sharing with others less fortunate than you.
It's tempting to think everyone else is better off than you, but the truth is, everyone who can live within their means is Rich. With a capital R. I used to make more than twice what I make now and I did not feel rich. I just had a higher bar on what I perceived was "necessary." Now, Mr. Savvy and I live within our means and we feel like millionaires. Almost. And it wasn't hard. Here are some ways we did it.
