10 Essential Tips to Dining Out on a Budget

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Hit Up Happy Hours

Speaking of happy hour, it might be one of the more affordable times of day for you to dine out, thanks to the myriad food and drink specials available during that window of time. You could find great deals like $5 burgers with the purchase of a beer, discounted appetizers, or 1/2 price pizzas with wine at your favorite Italian restaurant. Check restaurant websites or social media channels for any happy hour deals they may have.

At the end of the day dining out is almost always more expensive than eating in. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't treat yourself every once in a while. Go about it with these things in mind, and you won't be living beyond your means!

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