In 2018, we are going back to frugality.This means getting a little more strict on our budget and tracking expenses each
month. I’m trying to get our savings rate back above 75%!
It’s safe to say that the first four months of the year have been successfully frugal. At the same time, we’ve been having
lots of fun!
These days, there are numerous cheap entertainment options available. If anything you should worry about wasting too
much time on cheap entertainment, it’s your time that is most valuable!
To keep our expenses low we have purchased moviepass and paid our gym memberships a year in advance. So if we
are ever bored we can simply go to the movies or go to the gym.
Of course we also have Netflix because let’s be honest, everyone has Netflix. But getting out of the house on occasion is
good for you! I used to watch about three movies at the theater per year but now I watch one or two per week. Not only
is MoviePass dirt cheap, it’s also improved the relationship between my wife and I. We treat going to the movies as date
nights. So we’re looking to quadruple the amount of date nights this year compared to last!
This is what makes us different than most Americans who purchase memberships but never use them. If I’m going to
buy a membership or subscription, I make sure to take full advantage.
