Comments on: Breaking Bad Spending Habits

By: Miranda

Miranda — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:36:34 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Vered. I am constantly surprised at how these little things can add up to a huge bill. Online can really be insidious, because you don’t have to carry it around with you are look at in a cart. All you do is click and then it’s over.

By: Vered

Vered — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:05:45 +0000

I used to do recreational online shopping. Once I realized how much it was adding to our monthly statement, I was shocked enough to just STOP. These things sure add up!

By: miranda

miranda — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:25:08 +0000

I was just thinking that with the economy how it is, it would be a good idea to re-evaluate my spending habits. And you’re right — we get a lot of stuff we don’t need. The time to cut back is now. BEFORE we run into problems…

By: Frugal Wench

Frugal Wench — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:29:30 +0000

I was totally shocked at how much money I wasted when I had it. Since I’ve been unemployed, I’m learning that half of my grocery spending was unnecessary. You have to just be brutal…look at something and say “Do I NEED this?” and if the answer is ‘no’, don’t get it. It’s hard, but you can do it!

By: miranda

miranda — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:45:46 +0000

Ah, the snack. Downfall of so many of us. My husband started packing his own snack — on top of his bag lunch — so that he wouldn’t be tempted by the vending machines.

By: Uncommonadvice

Uncommonadvice — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:41:33 +0000

I go to work each day with a packed lunch but still manage to go out and buy a snack. I guess I need to have a breakfast.