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The Magic of a Spending Log

There is something to be said for the almost magical powers of keeping a written record. Grab a small notebook (or start a list on your PDA or iPhone or Crackberry) and write down every single penny that leaves your hands every day.
That’s it. It’s not complicated at all. Stop at the gas station for [...]

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BAD BAD Money Days

I’ll journal about it later, but need to get my spending log down.
Experiment #1 -
Friday’s spending:
Me – $0
Mark – $57.46 – Gas picking up YM
Saturday
We both spent – $168.06 – Household Items and Groceries (Entertaining)
Mark spent – $34.96 – items to restock the liquor cabinet
I spent – $60.57 – gas for my minivan
Sunday
I spent – [...]

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Experiment #1

I’m composing a real post for later in the day, I just wanted to get this out there now.
Experiment #1 – Yesterday’s spending:
Me – $0
Mark – $0
YAY US! (Of course, today’s spending will suck because it’s time for Wes to drive the 8 hour round trip and pick up YM. )

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Experiment #1 Catch Up

I’ve been sick recently and haven’t felt up to blogging much. I haven’t even read the blogs that I’m addicted to! I have gotten much reading done and have soothed myself quite well with herbal tea. So, now that I’m back out of my fuzzy slippers and back into my desk at work, it’s time [...]

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PF Experiment #1 – Starting a spending log

As an experiment, I’m starting a spending log. I’ve seen many folks suggest this on their own PF blogs.
Yesterday, I spent:
$25.01 – Gas
$ 6.00 – Coffee and a cookie (PTA meeting at coffee shop)
Mark spent:
$101.27 – Home Depot (Repairs)
$32.47 – Gas
Not TOO bad. I ate breakfast at home, and brought lunch.

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