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My grocery list app was making me spend more, not less

My sister told me I was just moving things from a paper list to a screen and still impulse buying. So I switched to a cash envelope system for food, only $70 a week for a month straight. Seeing the actual bills leave my wallet made me stop grabbing snacks and fancy coffee. I still use the app for staples, but the cash rule is what finally cut my grocery bill by 30%. Anyone else ditch an app for a physical trick like this?
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henry150
henry1501d ago
Cash on the counter is the only thing that scares me straight too. I tried the app trick and ended up convincing myself organic gummy bears were a need, so I get it. My wallet looks emptier but at least my snack drawer does too.
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alex820
alex8201d ago
Cash on the counter every Monday is the only way I dont blow it.
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