Rising gas prices don’t bother me this summer. I know that the price at the pump is steadily increasing but my budget already has this accounted for. I simply set a monthly budget for gas in my zero based budget in Mint. I then allow Mint to roll over any unused amounts so that if I don’t spend the full amount in...
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Every Friday I post on my weekly income and expenses in an effort to keep on track of my budget for the month. I keep every receipt that I get and enter it into a spreadsheet that I balance against...
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Every Friday I post on my weekly income and expenses in an effort to keep on track of my budget for the month. By breaking down my transactions on a weekly basis I can see where my money is going...
Read MoreI have decided to post my weekly spending for the previous week on Fridays so you know how my cash has been flowing for the week. Please note that I get paid on the last day of the month so my cash flow net effect will usually be negative until the last day of the month. This does not mean that I am adding to my debt, it just...
Read MoreI just signed up for the 5% cash back program for July-September with my Discover card to save money on gas. With the Discover card you can get 5% cash back year round , but every three months a different category is featured. In July-September, the featured categories are Gas and Hotels but I do not have any plans to be using...
Read MoreRemember to enter the drawing for a FREE Gas card from How I Save Money to lower YOUR gas bill in July. The winner will be announced on July 15th so get your entries in now. The rules are as follows: Write a short post on how high gas prices have affected you and link back to this post. Subscribe to my feed (and let me know)....
Read MoreHi everyone and welcome to How I Save Money! In keeping with the transportation theme this month from the Wealth, Money and Life Network I have decided to make this contest fit the topic of gas that is on everyone’s mind. I recently got a $20 gas card from one of my credit card companies for signing up for one of their...
Read MoreWelcome to How I Save Money and tracking of income and expenses for the month. Income for the month to date: $29.33 Expenses for the month to date: $1570.15 Net effect: -$1540.82 This month looks UGLY and I do not know if I will be able to save money at all. I spent $30.64 on gas this week because I had to drive a good bit to...
Read MoreThis month, the members of the Wealth, Money & Life Network have chosen Transportation as our group writing project. This is very close to our hearts right now with gas prices being what they are and just being on the rise still. I recently wrote about my gas budget and how I make it through the month on just about $70 a...
Read MoreWelcome to How I Save Money and tracking of income and expenses for the month. Income for the month to date: $806.20 Expenses for the month to date: $2601.78 Net effect: -$1795.58 Now that we are in the final week of the month and I get paid on Saturday I can take a look at the budget once again. I am pleased to report that I...
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