Comments on: The ABCs of Saving Money: C is for… http://almostfrugal.com/2010/02/15/the-abcs-of-saving-money-c/ Learning about frugality Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:32:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Billhttp://almostfrugal.com/2010/02/15/the-abcs-of-saving-money-c/#comment-6931 Bill Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:25:47 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=4230#comment-6931 I have the same problem as you when it comes to spending cash; if it's in my pocket, I'll spend it. One way I've found to get around this is by spending the money on things that will increase in value at some point in the future, as an investment rather than a straightforward purchase. That way you get the satisfaction of spending, but still have access to the money when you need it. It also removes the temptation to spend it on things you might want, but actually have little need for. .-= Bill´s last blog ..Make some art =-. I have the same problem as you when it comes to spending cash; if it’s in my pocket, I’ll spend it. One way I’ve found to get around this is by spending the money on things that will increase in value at some point in the future, as an investment rather than a straightforward purchase. That way you get the satisfaction of spending, but still have access to the money when you need it. It also removes the temptation to spend it on things you might want, but actually have little need for.
.-= Bill´s last blog ..Make some art =-.

]]> By: Lilliehttp://almostfrugal.com/2010/02/15/the-abcs-of-saving-money-c/#comment-6898 Lillie Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:09:41 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=4230#comment-6898 C is for caring for cats. It gets to be very expensive to maintain pets (four). I rely on coupons (both internet and newspapers), a dent and savage store that sometimes offers litter and the expensive brand of cat food that my cats can digest without problems, and the commissary to get the best deals. In addition to that, I always use my debit card and keep track faithfully of every penny spent. .-= Lillie´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.cesidebtsolutions.org/site/teen_credit_the_good_and_bad_that_you_need_to_know/" rel="nofollow">Teen Credit: The good and bad that you need to know.</a> =-. C is for caring for cats. It gets to be very expensive to maintain pets (four). I rely on coupons (both internet and newspapers), a dent and savage store that sometimes offers litter and the expensive brand of cat food that my cats can digest without problems, and the commissary to get the best deals. In addition to that, I always use my debit card and keep track faithfully of every penny spent.
.-= Lillie´s last blog ..Teen Credit: The good and bad that you need to know. =-.

]]> By: Rachellehttp://almostfrugal.com/2010/02/15/the-abcs-of-saving-money-c/#comment-6890 Rachelle Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:17:44 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=4230#comment-6890 "C" is for courage, which I need when I suggest a cheaper outing with friends. The favourite dinner places in my social group are minimum $30-$40 (CDN) without drinks. I often suggest a different place or breakfast. "C" is also for consistency, which means regularly reviewing our spending as well as having an automatic savings plan set up. "C" is for courage, which I need when I suggest a cheaper outing with friends. The favourite dinner places in my social group are minimum $30-$40 (CDN) without drinks. I often suggest a different place or breakfast.

"C" is also for consistency, which means regularly reviewing our spending as well as having an automatic savings plan set up.

]]> By: Kayla K at Kayla K&#http://almostfrugal.com/2010/02/15/the-abcs-of-saving-money-c/#comment-6874 Kayla K at Kayla K&# Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:19:54 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=4230#comment-6874 "C" is for being "Creative" with what you have. There's no need to buy new when what you have will do! .-= Kayla K at Kayla K's Thrifty Ways´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.kaylaksthriftyways.com/?p=720" rel="nofollow">Dessert For Breakfast, Minus Donut</a> =-. "C" is for being "Creative" with what you have. There's no need to buy new when what you have will do!
.-= Kayla K at Kayla K's Thrifty Ways´s last blog ..Dessert For Breakfast, Minus Donut =-.

]]> By: Gloria Van Lydegrafhttp://almostfrugal.com/2010/02/15/the-abcs-of-saving-money-c/#comment-6871 Gloria Van Lydegraf Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:58:16 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=4230#comment-6871 C stands for computer which I use to save money in many ways. I use it to search for the best prices on appliances, airfare, lodging, etc. I do research on the internet, saving on trips to the library or bookstore. I use it to find low-cost gently used items, rather than paying the cost for new. Sometimes I can even get what I need for free through freecycle.com. I find recipes on line to make good use of cheaper cuts of meat and seasonal vegetables. I have used my computer to create and print birthday cards and party invitations. I also use it to create labels, documents and signs for my business. I avoid late fees by having some of my bills paid automatically, and my computer sends me alerts to remind me when to pay the others. I use Mint.com to create a budget,track my spending, and to watch how my net worth grows. C stands for computer which I use to save money in many ways. I use it to search for the best prices on appliances, airfare, lodging, etc. I do research on the internet, saving on trips to the library or bookstore. I use it to find low-cost gently used items, rather than paying the cost for new. Sometimes I can even get what I need for free through freecycle.com. I find recipes on line to make good use of cheaper cuts of meat and seasonal vegetables. I have used my computer to create and print birthday cards and party invitations. I also use it to create labels, documents and signs for my business. I avoid late fees by having some of my bills paid automatically, and my computer sends me alerts to remind me when to pay the others. I use Mint.com to create a budget,track my spending, and to watch how my net worth grows.

]]> By: Annie Joneshttp://almostfrugal.com/2010/02/15/the-abcs-of-saving-money-c/#comment-6869 Annie Jones Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:46:36 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=4230#comment-6869 Thanks for posting your opinion on cash. I'm like you...I tend to spend it more quickly (and more frivolously) than I spend with debit or credit cards. It's harder to track where it went as well. Thanks for posting your opinion on cash. I'm like you…I tend to spend it more quickly (and more frivolously) than I spend with debit or credit cards. It's harder to track where it went as well.

]]> By: Emilyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2010/02/15/the-abcs-of-saving-money-c/#comment-6868 Emily Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:37:29 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=4230#comment-6868 Kelly, yesterday (Valentine's Day) my "C" was for Cooking. My husband was being guilted into the hype of taking me out to dinner at a fancy restaurant, when it smacked me in the brain...we were about to drop $100 on something that would be flushed down the toilet a day later. Talk about flushing your money away! So, for a fraction of that, I pulled together his favorite meal AND a luxurious dessert. And we have leftovers for today. I'm a happy girl. :D Kelly, yesterday (Valentine's Day) my "C" was for Cooking. My husband was being guilted into the hype of taking me out to dinner at a fancy restaurant, when it smacked me in the brain…we were about to drop $100 on something that would be flushed down the toilet a day later. Talk about flushing your money away! So, for a fraction of that, I pulled together his favorite meal AND a luxurious dessert. And we have leftovers for today. I'm a happy girl. :D

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