reflections and stuff

[summer_loves_pi]

It's Dec. 29th. How did that happen? And since there are only 2 days left in this year, everyone's looking back on the past year and the past decade. So I started thinking about stuff and stuff. What happened to me over this decade? Let's break it down now. Hammer time

Comments

[spacedragon]

One of the best practices implemented when I could depend on direct deposit:
1) Get an ING Orange or a high-yield Savings Account that's comfortable for you.
2) Determine how much money you'd like to save realistically.
3) Pick an amount below that.
4) Setup the account to withdraw that amount every paycheck.
5) Adjust that amount in 4 or 5 months.

What's nice about paying yourself is that it's considered lost money. This method helped me keep a closer eye on what I was actually spend and where I was wasting. So now I can breathe easy knowing there's a cushion but still be a financial miser on some level and control that spending.

And you're a good friend. ^_^

[flute_starr]

Mint.com is a good resource for money management!

[murakai]

I agree with Jamie on this, savings accounts are wonderful things.

And you are a good friend! You're just busy, like everyone else I know. =D