By Drew Kessler

Let’s be honest. We all need to let loose sometimes, blow off some steam, and simply have a good time. Your budget plan should include some money for fun because without some fun in your budget, you probably won’t be able to stick to it. Of course, the fun must be reasonably priced. You may be a professional sports fan, a hobbyist, or a member of a social club. These can be too costly if you pursue them all the time. Indulging once in a while can be okay, if you plan for it.   Visit museums, explore what your community has to offer, ride a bicycle, or look for free concerts. If you like to watch sports, go to a high school or college game instead of the pros. Who knows…it could open up a whole new area of entertainment for you!  But looking for relatively inexpensive fun is a financial skill you ought to learn.

Drew Kessler is Vice President of Marketing & Communications with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.

Views expressed are the personal views of the author, and do not represent the views of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, its employees, its members, or its clients.