Money & Marriage Mondays - Cheap Date?

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Cheap Date?

When it comes to paying off debt faster, saving for an emergency fund, saving for a down payment on a house or saving for retirement, there are some changes in how we spend money that can help us to stay on track. 

One idea is to change where you go on your date nights with your spouse in order to pay less or nothing at all when you go out.  Here are some ideas for a "cheap date":

• Go out for breakfast instead of dinner. It's often a lot less than dinner.
• Watch the sunrise or the sunset. Bring some snacks and beverage to enjoy while taking in the view. (Make sure you hold hands or cuddle on a blanket.) 
• If you love books, browse at a bookstore. Maybe pick up a coffee while you are there.
• Volunteer together. Check your church, the city website, social media, or meet ups to find something you can serve together in. This will help others and likely bring you closer together.
• Take a hike (or a walk or a bike ride) together. Possibly bring a picnic and plan on stopping somewhere along the way. Make a day of it.
• In the summer, sometimes you can find a free outdoor movie screening. Bring your own popcorn!
• Cook dinner together instead of going out. You can save so much money and make sure you take time to kiss the "cook".

Changing money habits takes work and inspiration. Try some of these ideas and let us know some of your ideas.

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