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Cynthetiq · 01-10-2009, 01:42 PM

The dreaded budget.

I can't seem to do it, at all. I've tried, and I'm just not able.

What I do know is that it is most important to spend less than what you take in.

Since I couldn't do the budget or tracking. I did the simplest which is, do I really need to spend this $ right now? I made simple rules like NO impulse purchases this went for food, soda, drinks, snacks, CDs, DVDs, and any purchase over $100 required me to wait 24 hours before making the purchase. It really was making sure that I tried very hard be vigilant of my mony coming out of my pocket.

I scrutinized every bill that came in. Each and every line item and charge, fees, taxes. I talked to customer service to find out what each and every item meant and how I could reduce them.

I stopped thinking about bargains and sales, and understood it as more money out of my pocket. It isn't about how much you save, it's about how much you keep.

01-10-2009, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	The dreaded budget. I can't seem to do it, at all. I've tried, and I'm just not able. What I do know is that it is most important to spend less than what you take in. Since I couldn't do the budget or tracking. I did the simplest which is, do I really need to spend this $ right now? I made simple rules like NO impulse purchases this went for food, soda, drinks, snacks, CDs, DVDs, and any purchase over $100 required me to wait 24 hours before making the purchase. It really was making sure that I tried very hard be vigilant of my mony coming out of my pocket. I scrutinized every bill that came in. Each and every line item and charge, fees, taxes. I talked to customer service to find out what each and every item meant and how I could reduce them. I stopped thinking about bargains and sales, and understood it as more money out of my pocket. It isn't about how much you save, it's about how much you keep. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!