Comments on: Frugality in Practice: the Spending Log http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/ (Hopefully) simple personal finance Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:31:26 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Mrs. Micah's Where's My Money Going? Month | Uncommon Cents http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/comment-page-1/#comment-8524 Mrs. Micah's Where's My Money Going? Month | Uncommon Cents Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:19:07 +0000 http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/#comment-8524 [...] to track every penny they spend. Interestingly, I’ve been doing just this for years with the spending log, which keeps popping up as a source of discussion on this blog. On her blog, to make it easier for [...] [...] to track every penny they spend. Interestingly, I’ve been doing just this for years with the spending log, which keeps popping up as a source of discussion on this blog. On her blog, to make it easier for [...]

]]> By: Making a Difference One Expense at a Time | Uncommon Cents http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/comment-page-1/#comment-8403 Making a Difference One Expense at a Time | Uncommon Cents Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:27:10 +0000 http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/#comment-8403 [...] me, the spending log is just that device. I’ve discussed it before, but it really makes me think, and moreover, it’s exactly the kind of thinking that we want [...] [...] me, the spending log is just that device. I’ve discussed it before, but it really makes me think, and moreover, it’s exactly the kind of thinking that we want [...]

]]> By: Holiday Shopping: a Yearly Reminder | Uncommon Cents http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/comment-page-1/#comment-6023 Holiday Shopping: a Yearly Reminder | Uncommon Cents Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:19:37 +0000 http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/#comment-6023 [...] Writing Stuff Down: Remember our often discussed friend the spending log? Keep using it. Review all of your purchases–even before you buy–as well as figuring [...] [...] Writing Stuff Down: Remember our often discussed friend the spending log? Keep using it. Review all of your purchases–even before you buy–as well as figuring [...]

]]> By: Ask the Readers: Where Does Your Wallet Leak? | Uncommon Cents http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/comment-page-1/#comment-5933 Ask the Readers: Where Does Your Wallet Leak? | Uncommon Cents Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:04:45 +0000 http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/#comment-5933 [...] We’ve covered spending logs before in this space. While I believe a spending log has an out and out role in helping to reduce spending by people needing to actually write down what they spend and for what, I think its greatest contribution to frugality is figuring out what you’re spending your money on and giving the spender the opportunity to make changes. In order to use this tool for this purpose, you must review your spending at least periodically and look for trends. [...] [...] We’ve covered spending logs before in this space. While I believe a spending log has an out and out role in helping to reduce spending by people needing to actually write down what they spend and for what, I think its greatest contribution to frugality is figuring out what you’re spending your money on and giving the spender the opportunity to make changes. In order to use this tool for this purpose, you must review your spending at least periodically and look for trends. [...]

]]> By: Basics: Baseline Budgeting | Uncommon Cents http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/comment-page-1/#comment-1110 Basics: Baseline Budgeting | Uncommon Cents Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:34:40 +0000 http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/#comment-1110 [...] in June 14th, 2008 by admin in Budgeting, Debt, Frugality, Goals Once you’ve established your spending log and used it for awhile, you can take a look at your overall budget. Your baseline budget is the one [...] [...] in June 14th, 2008 by admin in Budgeting, Debt, Frugality, Goals Once you’ve established your spending log and used it for awhile, you can take a look at your overall budget. Your baseline budget is the one [...]

]]> By: Making Money Journal » Friday Link Love http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/comment-page-1/#comment-636 Making Money Journal » Friday Link Love Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:59:58 +0000 http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/#comment-636 [...] Cents talks about Frugality in Practice: the Spending Log: This is the only way I can keep track of our daily expenses.  It can be tough getting the receipts [...] [...] Cents talks about Frugality in Practice: the Spending Log: This is the only way I can keep track of our daily expenses.  It can be tough getting the receipts [...]

]]> By: Mydailydollars http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/comment-page-1/#comment-618 Mydailydollars Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:32:28 +0000 http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/#comment-618 I couldn't agree more! Keeping a spending log was the inspiration for my blog; it's really keeping me on track. I couldn’t agree more! Keeping a spending log was the inspiration for my blog; it’s really keeping me on track.

]]> By: The Paragraph Edition | Festival of Frugality 122 | On Financial Success http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/comment-page-1/#comment-615 The Paragraph Edition | Festival of Frugality 122 | On Financial Success Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:40:23 +0000 http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/#comment-615 [...] involved if we want to avoid ending up with a pile of stamps! Keeping track of our purchases in a spending log is a great way to make the most out of each dollar spent. But we also have to be careful not so save money only to hurt ourselves by eating in [...] [...] involved if we want to avoid ending up with a pile of stamps! Keeping track of our purchases in a spending log is a great way to make the most out of each dollar spent. But we also have to be careful not so save money only to hurt ourselves by eating in [...]

]]> By: Aaron Stroud http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/comment-page-1/#comment-609 Aaron Stroud Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:28:02 +0000 http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/#comment-609 Right now, I really don't have the time to start a spending log. But I think it would be very useful and we'll probably throw one together in the future as we focus on our grocery expenses. Your food examples really illustrate the power of a spending log. Unfortunately, it also reveals just how much time it can take if you're buying food for an entire family. Right now, I really don’t have the time to start a spending log. But I think it would be very useful and we’ll probably throw one together in the future as we focus on our grocery expenses.

Your food examples really illustrate the power of a spending log. Unfortunately, it also reveals just how much time it can take if you’re buying food for an entire family.

]]> By: admin http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/comment-page-1/#comment-573 admin Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:46:30 +0000 http://www.uncommon-cents.net/2008/04/17/frugality-in-practice-the-spending-log/#comment-573 Joetaxpayer: Yes, I agree. It's unquestionably an important first step! I'm kind of wondering, though, at this point if it's still a step that is worth my continuing to take... not that it takes a lot of effort. It's a serious habit now! Joetaxpayer:

Yes, I agree. It’s unquestionably an important first step! I’m kind of wondering, though, at this point if it’s still a step that is worth my continuing to take… not that it takes a lot of effort. It’s a serious habit now!

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