It’s that time of year again, where frights and scares lurk around every corner. No, not tax season…it’s Halloween! Here are five quick tips to enjoy the night and not break the bank.
1. Skip the candy! It might have been free when you were young and trick-or-treating, but you’re all grown up and candy is expensive this time of year. The best bet is to wait until a day or two after Halloween and stock up when it’s all on clearance.
2. Expensive costumes are for squares! There are tons of cheap and easy costumes that shouldn’t cost you anything. For guys, simply find a roll of paper towels as well as a red flannel, and you’ve got the Brawny Man. For girls, a simple “nudist on strike” sign is all you need! For more quick and cheap costume ideas, check out the Buzzfeed article at:
www.buzzfeed.com/angelamv/31-insanely-clever-last-minute-halloween-costumes
3. Avoid taxis like the plague! Taxis will not only be hard to find on Halloween night, but their fares may be higher. Specialty car services, such as Uber, raise their prices almost 75 percent on Halloween night. Stick to Marta if you’re staying inside the perimeter. Otherwise, pick a designated driver and carpool, but just remember you will owe your DD big time.
4. Have to work Halloween night? Don’t worry, since Halloween is on a Thursday this year, there are bound to be plenty of events going on all weekend. Besides, there are attractions such as tours throughout Netherworld Haunted House and Oakland Cemetery that are offered all season long.
5. This tip is great for anytime you go out with friends: If you know you will be spending money on Halloween night, leave all your plastic at home. Plan to bring only $20 or $40 so that when you run out of cash, there is a simple way to stop spending––with no money you don’t have anything to spend!
