https://www.npr.org/2022/12/07/1140558220/rising-debt-cash-stuffing-envelope-system
The new term for going cash only is "cash stuffing," for stuffing cash into designated envelopes.
NPR piece about conquering debt by going cash only
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But still a technique as old as time.MackerelCat wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 1:31 pm https://www.npr.org/2022/12/07/1140558220/rising-debt-cash-stuffing-envelope-system
The new term for going cash only is "cash stuffing," for stuffing cash into designated envelopes.
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I agree with Maggie. Everything old is new again.
I haven’t read the story yet, but I was telling friends at lunch the other day that I find it so much easier to keep track of my budget with a monthly paper statement rather than just looking at my checking account online.
I haven’t read the story yet, but I was telling friends at lunch the other day that I find it so much easier to keep track of my budget with a monthly paper statement rather than just looking at my checking account online.
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I find the online check register helpful, but nothing beats breaking it down on paper or a spreadsheet. I downloaded Erin's printable/editable budget tracker to help me get things set up with my own budget tracking, as I've been wrestling with how to do it since I retired. There are some expenses that can be reduced or done away with, but DH and I need to talk about them.
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Re: NPR piece about conquering debt by going cash only
Isn't that what Dave Ramsey recommends?
I do keep cash on hand, but will use a card at the grocery store.
Of course for the last few weeks - have barely spent any money.
I do keep cash on hand, but will use a card at the grocery store.
Of course for the last few weeks - have barely spent any money.
Re: NPR piece about conquering debt by going cash only
I know Gale Van Oxlade does that only she uses jars and not envelopes.clemencia2us wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:24 pm Isn't that what Dave Ramsey recommends?
I do keep cash on hand, but will use a card at the grocery store.
Of course for the last few weeks - have barely spent any money.
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