Many Europeans still take month-long vacations. Here in the U.S., taking even a week off is almost impossible. In fact, many people are now taking Daycations - going away for just 24 hours!

Even if we could squeeze out more time, the buying power of the dollar is dropping as fast as the temperature is rising, and our bank accounts are just saying "no".

With the price of everything from gas to groceries skyrocketing, you can still have fun - and even be romantic - on a budget. You just have to think outside of the box.

To save time, money and stress, why not try this helpful suggestion from Steve G., Lead Developer at PeopleJam: go to the movies with a group of friends, separate the group by gender, then go to movies that guys or gals will like and don't waste money on movie tickets for stuff you'll hate.

This approach means the guys won't have to sweat through "Sex and the City," and the ladies won't have to see what too much testosterone can do to a guy in "The Hulk" - like they don't already know! And afterwards you can all compare notes on PeopleJam with these insightful articles: "5 Things You Can Learn About Women from Sex and The City" and "7 Reasons Women Love The Incredible Hulk".

Want something a little more romantic? Blogger Neil Schulman has some great advice on how to save money and impress your date by taking her "out" to dinner - without leaving home!

Or perhaps you're hoping that a trip to Vegas will be a hoot and turn your nest egg into a small fortune. If so, watch this video from Comedian Adam DeVine. If you're like Adam, you may be better off placing your money in a towel under a rock.

Whatever you do to have fun on a budget, be careful out there!

Matt Edelman, CEO Quote of the Week:

"Money makes the world go 'round...if you let it."

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