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Vent: I hit $0 spent on a 4-day trip to Chicago and everyone says it's impossible
Okay, hear me out. I know this sounds crazy, but I just got back from a long weekend in Chicago and my out-of-pocket spending was zero dollars. I'm not talking about flights or a place to stay, I had points for those. I mean for food, fun, and getting around once I was there. I used credit card points I'd saved up to cover a transit pass and bought a bunch of grocery store gift cards with other points before I left. I packed my own lunches, used museum free days, and walked everywhere. A lot of folks in budget groups say you have to spend some cash, that the experience is cheapened, but I had a blast seeing the Art Institute and walking the lakefront. It felt like a game to me. Has anyone else tried a true zero-spend challenge on a city trip, or do you think having a small cash budget is just smarter?
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margaret_bennett34d ago
Wow, that's actually impressive. I mean, I get the game part, but doesn't that take a ton of planning and stress? It sounds like you had to lock everything in way before you even left.
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