Fun Money
In a 'zero-based' budget, where we are putting every dollar to work for us, we have to put aside some 'fun money', a budget line for our fun activities, like a fancy cappuccino or the new shoes we desire.
Fun Money is not an excuse to be wasteful but a way to stick to your budget.
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