We have been talking about ways to cut spending, save money,
how to get more bang for your buck, budgeting and any number of other very
important financial wellness topics, but what about money for fun? Fun money
can be one of the most important items on your monthly budget. Here are three
very important reasons why.
It will help you stay within your budget: When you have
money to spend, you will be less likely to dip into your savings or money set
aside for bills or other important things. We are not going to stop wanting
things or spending money completely, and you shouldn’t! Life is meant to be
enjoyed, responsibly. So if you love going out to dinner once a week with your
family, make it a point of putting that into your budget.
It will help with stress: The sad truth is money can be
stressful! Between emergencies, bills, household and child expenses; where does
it all go? Plan for a little stress free fun every month – even if it is
putting money aside to go to an early bird showing on a Saturday morning at
your local movie theater and not buying snacks.
It will build your bargain hunting skills: When you have
‘fun money’ to spend every month, you naturally are going to want to make it
last for as long as possible. Use coupons for dinners or shows, shop around for
the perfect sale price on the pair of jeans, buy ingredients to make your
favorite meal instead of buying it pre-made – however you want to spend it,
make sure you’re spending it the best way possible!
What are some of the things you enjoy doing and have you put
them in your budget?
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