Comments on: budgeting your money the painless way: Pay yourself

By: Ste@free PS3

Ste@free PS3 — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:44:07 +0000

This is good advice that I’ve been given in the past. If you have the self discipline to stick to it, this can be a fantastic way to save money.

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By: thedadut

thedadut — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:15:20 +0000

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By: elementaryfinance

elementaryfinance — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:33:56 +0000

I totally agree Adam

Go ahead and treat yourself but if you don’t have an emergency fund, don’t treat yourself too often. Don’t be that person when the emergency does arise who says, “I wish I would have saved more.” Currently 76% of Americans WOULD be saying that if a financial emergency were to arise in their lives.

By: Adam

Adam — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:20:16 +0000

Hey Tim,

Good article – it’s important to be able to look at ways to cut out some of your “nice to have” expenses in order to pay yourself first, but it’s also important to remember that extremism can be un-healthy.

Maybe you don’t need to buy a coffee every day, you can make your own at home or work for a lot less, but a treat once in a while is a good way to make sure you are still enjoying life.

By: Whitney Hoffman

Whitney Hoffman — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:46:05 +0000

Thanks for the comment on my blog! I agree - this is a great strategy- I think we all need to be aware of finances and how to save to get ahead- and I wory about people who are just now waking up and smelling the coffee, so to speak- but best they do it now rather than never. Whitney Hoffman’s last blog post..The Small Things Matter Most

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:10:33 +0000

Hi, Thanks for your comment on my blog, your link didn't go through so please leave another comment or email me the link and I will add it. I use my credit card for the points as well and did a post on it here. Great blog, I can't wait to read more! Liz Liz’s last blog post..Menu for the week

By: Nate

Nate — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:11:57 +0000

Hey, nice article. I like the great everyday examples you used to demonstrate how little things add up quickly. Nate’s last blog post..100 Ways to Save Money For Your Next Vacation