How to Have Fun While Saving Money

I ran across an article on MSN Money called, “Entertainment for when you’re broke“. I found some of the tips interesting and useful.

I wished I knew about the Spamalot prices when we went up to New York City this summer. I wouldn’t have minded shelling out $37 for a show. My little annoyance was that you would go the cheaper route because you’re broke. You don’t have to be broke to appreciate low cost entertainment. It’s not a major gripe, just an observation.

Money Saving Tips for Entertainment

In addition to the cheap Broadway ticket advice they gave, I would also add some:

• Find a restaurant with a fantastic early bird special and invite friends. There’s a local spot by us that offers 50 cent tacos and half off drinks. Get a drink, eat a bunch of tacos, and it will cost less than $15 for two persons!
• Host a movie/video game night at your place. You provide the entertainment and drinks and your guests bring some food. It’s a win-win situation. The Nintendo Wii is a great game system for parties
• Play tennis at the local parks. It’s free, you can hang with friends, and get a great workout.

The article is pretty good with some practical tips. It’s nice to see something on MSN that deals with real life ways to save money.

Here’s an excerpt from the article:

When I was in college, one of my favorite places to take a date was the symphony, which offered $6 tickets to students with IDs. After the show, I’d treat my date to ice cream. Total cost for two: less than $20.

Not a student? Use other associations to your advantage. For example, your job may offer discount tickets to amusement parks, sports arenas and other local events. Check out discounts offered through AAA, your credit union or your alumni association, too.

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