Hold onto tight to your wallet – and your dates!

The average high school couple drops close to $1,000 on Prom. That’s a ton of money to spend in one night. Don’t worry! You don’t have to break the bank to go to Prom 2010. But you do need to make a Prom budget. Start yours here:
Total Up Expenses:

• Tickets to Prom 2010
• Prom 2010 Dress 
• Dress Alterations 
• Under things 
• Prom Jewelry
• Prom Shoes
• Prom Purse
• Prom Hair Dos
• Hair Accessories
• Prom Makeup
• Manicure and Pedicure
• Flowers for your date
• Prom Wheels
• Prom photos 
• Dinner before Prom
• After Prom party clothes + plans

Subtract any money you already put aside for Prom 2010.
Calculate your bottom line:  that’s how much cash you need!
Brainstorm ways to raise the cash
Spread the word you’re ready to earn extra money
Don’t be shy: instead of gifts, ask for dollars for Birthday, Holiday and Graduation
Find out how much, if any, your parents will buck up.
Still short?  Check out these money savings tips for Prom 2010.