Today is Day 9 in our No Spend challenge. So far, we are doing pretty good though have spent $10.01 outside of our guidelines. So not perfect, but still better than any other month.
Most of that money was spent actually at Red Lobster. We had a $25 gift card and went a little over (though we skipped appetizers, drinks, and dessert).
One lesson that I have learned in the short nine days is that it is easier to not spend when you have a specific goal. So for example, I find myself less likely to dedicate any time to “figuring out” how I can buy something when I know that buying it just isn’t an option.
On a completely unrelated note, I have a couple of articles for your weekend reading. Enjoy!
- College for 10k is hosting an event called the Graduation Giveaway where you can win prizes
- MoneyCrashers is coming up on the end of their Online Tax Filing 2010 Giveaway, enter now to win an Apple iPad
- Also, I announced the 2010 Financial Planning Genius winners last Tuesday, check it out
- Last, my post 5 Simple ways for college students to start financial planning was featured in the 110th edition of the Money Hacker’s Carnival hosted at PlantingDollars.com
Have a great weekend!
