Comments on: The One-Month Spending Crash-Diet: Weeks 2-3

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:29:31 +0000

Denise, Thanks for the article. This seems like sensible advice. Just like dieting you have to cut out the “sugar” cold-turkey and then add it back gradually and sensibly until you reach a comfortable point. I will give this a try over the next month and let you know how it goes. Wish me luck!

By: Urban Frugal

Urban Frugal — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:17:48 +0000

Cutting back is great! Congratulations! When you make your budget, maybe you could also include some funds for entertainment – dinner and a movie out once a month or maybe just a nice dinner. This way you won’t be resentful and have dreams about eating in a restaurant!

By: MollyJ

MollyJ — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:01:15 +0000

I think it’s clever to do it in November, because then you would have more money on hand to pay CASH for Xmas gifts, that is if you still wanted to spend money.

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:27:12 +0000

You’re braver than I am to do this in November – with Thanksgiving and the holiday sales to complicate things! I think it would be easier in January…

I think the last paragraph of the post says it all – “just staying out of spending’s way”!

I’ve cut back my spending tremendously in recent months (while paying off a credit card) by simply avoiding stores… If you don’t go in you can’t spend anything!

By: sonyaann

sonyaann — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:26:36 +0000

I love this!! I think that I will give this a shot after the holidays. Don’t expect too much from me! Thank you for the wonderful article.

By: Amgad Hassan

Amgad Hassan — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:33:22 +0000

I think this a good thing to have some word about how to reduce your pays.
But what is the benefit when our salary is low.