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There are many ways to enjoy a movie these days that don’t cost a lot of money. From renting via Redox or Blockbuster, joining a movie membership club like Netflix, or streaming shows and movies on Hulu or Amazon, there are lots of ways to save on entertainment costs.
While these options sometimes allow for cheaper date nights and family time, there’s nothing quite the same as actually visiting the theater on occasion, especially for those new releases you want to see on the big screen.
In the interest of supporting local theaters (although it’s perfectly fine to frequent chain theaters), you may view your ticket and concession prices as investment in your community and even history.
You don’t have to deprive yourself of these experiences once in a while, even if you’re on an entertainment budget. The key is making the most of your money and your time.
Here are a few ways to save money on movies while enjoying the big screen.
My son had a huge smile on his face as he drove us to our insurance office. He just passed his driver’s license road test, and we were headed to talk to our insurance agent to add him to our policy.
We were prepared, handing them a copy of his license paperwork, as well as a copy of his most recent report card to score us a 15% good student discount. As the agent was entering the information into the system, she lowered her glasses and said, “I should probably mention, there’s something we suggest for all newly licensed drivers.”
And that’s when she proceeded to explain additional coverage that we needed to purchase.
In just two short months, I’ll be headed to Spain to go see one of my best friends who is teaching there. It’s a dream come true for me, as aside from paying off debt, traveling is my true passion.
But how is someone who is so focused on paying off debt, able to travel abroad? Through travel hacking! I was able to book my flight to Spain for a mere $63 in taxes, and 40,000 miles.
But, what is travel hacking? And how can you use it to travel while working towards other financial goals?
Just about every company or product has a contact solution for complaints and unsatisfactory service. However, is complaining really worth the time you’re spending to save money? I have seen people take both sides.
Some of us feel that we have spent good money on a product or service and even though we aren’t happy about it, we would rather just forget the experience.
Then on the other side, I have known some individuals to contact almost every company they know to complain about minor issues and wave the BBB in their face.
I’m not saying you take it to that extreme, but does making your complaints known to a company help you save money? Here’s when it makes sense to complain, and when it doesn’t.
Many factors play into the decision to make a major move — career opportunities, family obligations, financial situations, and lifestyle changes, to name a few.
The decision to move may not be voluntary, but imperative, and a necessary and often un-budgeted expense. Just how much you end up paying, however, is something you can have a great deal of control over.
Recently my husband and I started considering a cross-country move, and in my research, these are a few tips I’ve found helpful as I try to save as much money as possible.
My employer used to send out quarterly statements for my 401K plan. It used to serve as a periodic reminder to review how my different investment accounts are performing.
A few years ago, however, they stopped sending out physical statements, but were still available online. It’s easy to log into my account online tool periodically to check my balance. But honestly, it’s been quite awhile since I’ve looked at the return rates of my investments.
Since I now longer receive a paper reminder in the mail, I haven’t been checking on my investment performance like I used to. Recently it occurred to me to check it out, and what I found was a little disturbing.
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