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By dj pomegranate on Reader Mail: Starting and Sticking to a Budget
@Borrellia This is what I do too! I use YNAB (You Need A Budget) which automatically does this. I <3 it. It helps me plan ahead and save for long term purchases in different categories, and doesn't yell at me if I have a month when I decide to spend all my "going out" money on rum instead of food. It just means I have to use my "grocery" money more efficiently!
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 1:21 pm
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By fondue with cheddar on Middle Class Snack Kids
@The Everpresent Wordsnatcher Okay, some food purchases may be frivolous, but fancy cheese is always worth it. ALWAYS.
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 3:50 pm
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By melis on Middle Class Snack Kids
"Hello, I'd like to major in...uh, I guess you would call it Lifestyle Maintenance? Whatever is going to keep me in vegan gelato."
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 2:35 pm
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By tn on Should Lisa Charge a Trip to India, or Skip It?
@smack setting aside the rest of your points about changing priorities, Mike Dang wasn't talking about saving money to obtain more possessions. Saving money gave him the *experience* of being able to assist other friends and family members when they really needed it and to chase a career dream. I know you didn't mean it this way, but I feel there's always a danger on this site and in the comments to characterize people who are trying to save money or improve their financial situation as boring/materialistic/not really living life.