Can we talk about how people think a budget means you can't have fun?

I used to think that way too, until my friend in Denver showed me her plan where she puts $50 a month into a 'fun fund'... it's separate from bills and savings. Now she can go to a concert or get takeout without feeling guilty, because the money is already set aside. How do you guys make sure your budget has room for the good stuff?

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grant83818d ago

My cousin in Austin does something similar. He calls it his "hobby line" and budgets a flat $75 a month for it. Last month it went to new guitar strings and a couple of used records. Seeing that made me add a "random fun" category to my own budget. It's only $30, but it covers little things like a fancy coffee or renting a movie, so I don't feel like every single dollar is spoken for.

thomas_roberts18d ago

Oh man, that's smart. My wife and I have a "no questions asked" cash fund of like twenty bucks each per pay period. Last Friday mine bought a weird hot sauce and a used paperback thriller. It just feels good to spend it without overthinking.