Hi all!
I definitely still have some work to do but I feel pretty good financially right now. I just deposited $1200 into my savings and have another $900 to deposit soon. Once I have it all in my bank account, I'll transfer to my Roth, bringing me up to $3000 for 2011. My goal is to max out the 2011 Roth. Hopefully, I can meet this goal and not need to rely on BF to help me out. I think it's doable but it means, I need to stay frugal.
One area I haven't been so good in is sticking to my monthly piddly allowance. I've already spent the $150 for March - the problem was that I took it out before March actually started so I spent more than I'd hoped. I'm only allowing myself dinner/coffee out when I have gift cards (BF gave me a half used Starbucks card that I will treasure this month)!
The March bills are all paid so I'm hoping to just coast for the rest of the month without spending anything extra. I have $330 left for groceries and gas which should do me just fine (I anticipate spending about $180).
Feeling good financially
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Jerry
March 21st, 2012 at 03:29 am 1332300561
@Jerry: I'm glad to give you a chuckle! haha. I don't know where I first found the term but I like it, too. I'm really proud that I do stop spending in the piddly category when the money isn't there; it helps that I take the cash out of the bank at the beginning of the month. I know I will be better about not blowing all the cash so early next month!