May
14
Spending Fast – Day 14
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I’m amazed at how much extra I have this week after paying bills. Apparently I have been spending more than I realized.
Today I threw out the ads for Kohl’s, Bed, Bath and Beyond and ColdWater Creek. I learned my browsing lesson yesterday.
I bought my daughter an online computer game – Puzzle Pirates, but I discontinued a different one. I only buy one at a time. So we came out even.
I like this phrase:
“Too many people are spending money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” – Will Smith
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I agree. It’s very easy to spend money using credit cards. Then, rack up debt. In today’s economy – we really have to pinch pennies and be prepared for the unexpected.
I just left a comment for mommy fest, but wanted to look around at your site a little more. I love this post you wrote. It is so true. I just finished doing our bills/finances and I am thinking that we will be laying low this pay period. I wrote an article that you might enjoy just last week. You can read it here: http://www.listplanit.com/articles/20080511
Jen
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Right Jenn!
I peeked at your site Jen, I want to get back to it this week. Really good.