I finally tried the cash envelope thing for groceries

Grabbed some old folders and sorted my weekly food money into them. It actually made me think twice about buying snacks, and I came in under budget. Does anyone use a different physical method that works for them?

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ivant513mo ago

Nice one, that cash system really does make you stop and think. I keep a big glass jar on my counter for my "fun money" for the month, it's the same kind of visual thing. Watching the actual pile of cash get smaller hits different than just seeing a number go down on an app. Makes it way harder to cheat yourself lol.

miles_fisher3mo ago

Wait, you leave a jar of cash right on the counter where anyone can see it, @ivant51?

anthony_campbell883mo ago

Man, I used to roll my eyes at people who swore by cash. Thought it was outdated with all the apps we have now. But then I tried pulling out a set amount for groceries each week. Seeing the actual bills disappear from my wallet made me way more careful about impulse buys. It's exactly like your jar thing, that physical reminder stops you from lying to yourself. Now I'm a convert, it just works for keeping spending in check.