tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523239717241434669.post8142217773176805214..comments2023-06-01T07:03:06.046-04:00Comments on 12 Months of Lent: Rule # 1: Set A Strict Budget and Stick To ItDanne Dzenawagishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125213961289524564noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523239717241434669.post-48906456855726558902012-08-10T11:58:35.560-04:002012-08-10T11:58:35.560-04:00I don't remember how I did it!I don't remember how I did it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523239717241434669.post-6718964008128757942012-08-10T11:02:15.565-04:002012-08-10T11:02:15.565-04:00Debbi, sounds like you're using your card the ...Debbi, sounds like you're using your card the right way, especially if you're paying off the balance each month. I however, do things like impulse buy sweaters at lululemon and put them on my card. Once I pay off the balance I'd love to be more smart and intentional with how I use it. <br /><br />And Ashley, um $40 a week? I think we need to have a miserly living date so you can share your secrets with me.Danne Dzenawagishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125213961289524564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523239717241434669.post-69306289124107376692012-08-09T08:58:32.843-04:002012-08-09T08:58:32.843-04:00The year after college I lived on about $40/week. ...The year after college I lived on about $40/week. You can do this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523239717241434669.post-62124515241521161882012-08-09T07:56:55.751-04:002012-08-09T07:56:55.751-04:00I've teetered back and forth about ditching th...I've teetered back and forth about ditching the credit card. We get (and use) reward points when we use it, and we pay off the balance every month, so I feel like it's under control. But I also feel like I'd probably spend less if I were paying cash for everything. I use the credit card for gas, groceries and internet purchases, and mostly pay cash for everything else.<br /><br />It's easier for me to not spend a lot of money because I live in the Middle of Nowhere. Shopping opportunities are very limited, and I have plenty of supplies on hand for my interests and hobbies (reading, knitting, crafting, photography).<br /><br />I'm really interested in how not using a credit card works for you. (I love the convenience of paying at the pump, for instance.) Looking forward to the next post!Debbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727115174070254910noreply@blogger.com