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Cashed in the Change Jar

November 27th, 2006 at 03:25 pm

OK, so it's not quite the end of the month, but you all know I get impatient and always cash in my cange jar a little early. So, technically, it is about 4 weeks since the last time I cashed it in. Smile

I tried something new this month: saving all my change AND all my $1 bills. I don't think spent any more than I usually do, and I think this tactic may have helped me save more $ than usual. I was very hesitant to break a larger bill for a small purchase, where before I'd just use the $1 bills, so I think it helped me spend less b/c I just didn't want to break those larger bills.

At any rate, it helped me add a big amount to my $20 Challenge/EF account this month. Big Grin

ING Account (aka $20 Challenge) Old Total: $409.51
$1 Bills Added: $35.00
Change Jar Added: $18.00
New Total: $462.51

Big Grin

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2 Responses to “Cashed in the Change Jar”

  1. Aleta Says:
    November 27th, 2006 at 03:27 pm 1164641276
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    Good for you. You have to do what works for you and the dollar bill thing looks like it's a good incentive for you so you won't spend the dollars.

  2. tinapbeana Says:
    November 27th, 2006 at 03:59 pm 1164643144
    1164643144

    koppur, i save my change and my ones from my allowance and it really adds up: i wind up saving about 25%!

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