Comments on Give Me Back My Five Bucks: Back on the mainland

I had this same sort of problem with an old GM Vis...

2008-03-24T16:36:00.000-07:00

I had this same sort of problem with an old GM Visa. I would use it to buy everything and did not pay attention to all the little purchases adding up. It definitely takes discipline to use a rewards card properly.

I was already planning on using an envelope for my...

2008-03-24T14:15:00.000-07:00

I was already planning on using an envelope for my April Challenge, seems like great minds think alike! :-)

While I haven't officially signed up (but here's m...

2008-03-24T09:01:00.000-07:00

While I haven't officially signed up (but here's me wanting too), I am going to spend less on clothes by cleaning out and organizing my closet and trying to wear things in it I haven't in awhile. This way, I will realize that I have plenty to wear and not feel tempted.

My strategy was the exact same thing as yours. I ...

2008-03-24T08:24:00.000-07:00

My strategy was the exact same thing as yours.

I am always over budget on groceries because I charged them and it was easy to lose track. I plan on using a cash envelope to prevent that. It really seems like the best way to ensure you don't go over - if the money's gone, it's gone and that's it.