Subscribe
What is RSS?
Post a CommentI 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.
If you enjoyed this post and want more, please subscribe to my RSS feed!
Related Posts -
His, Mine, and Ours: How We Pay Our Bills and Budget Recently I wrote about our rough draft plans for our tax refund. I got some nice feedback and some interesting thoughts on it. The post also sparked another conversation between my husband and I. I decided to share some information about how our accounts are set up and the...... -
Carnival of Personal Finance #211: Burn Notice Edition Welcome to the 211th Carnival of Personal Finance! this week's theme is based on a new favorite show I've been catching up on: Burn Notice. If you're not familiar with the premise, the main character, Micheal Westen, has been let go as a spy is trying to figure out why.......
Here are Some Other Great Thoughts - Save Money With A Student ID Card Many college students forget that their student ID card does more than get them into their dorms or dining hall. Student ID cards also help get student discounts on food, travel and entertainment in the cities you live and go to school in. Business owners have discovered that giving students......
- Weekend Links: Duel in Dallas Edition In less than an hour the undefeated Patriots will take the field against the unbeating the Cowboys. Many have said it's the biggest game of the year and a potential Super Bowl preview. I can't understand why the game isn't on TV nationwide. So I need to go to the......