Comments on: Resolutions for another frugal year

By: Abigail

Abigail — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:44:12 +0000

Sounds like a good plan! Our big change for 2009 is we're going to start contributing $20 a week to an IRA. It's not much, but at least it's a start. Also, we finally hit the under-$10k goal for credit cards. Means we've paid off $4,000 in student loans/credit cards since mid-June. (Considering we're living on $3,000/month, we're pretty thrilled!) I am definitely starting to keep an eye on calories. Between the cold/needing new shoes/a few extra pounds, my knees have been very upset at me. So my priorities are: Find some more (affordable) walking shoes & start trimming those calories! Abigail’s last blog post..I warrant you'll be wantin' a warranty

By: Gigi Win

Gigi Win — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:36:20 +0000

I also hope to spend less than my budget. I realized that buying small stuff adds up to big stuff. In effect, I spend more than my budget for a week. I will definitely try to spend within my budget this time. My other new year's resolution is to free myself from clutter. Aside from I save money buying stuff that I don't really need, I also do myself good in making my surroundings clean and organized. Gigi Win’s last blog post..Forecasts for 2009 (Year of the Ox): Peace and calm

By: Jill

Jill — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:50:28 +0000

I like your bit about living in the present. Way too often I'm looking ahead--next week, next month, next year--failing to enjoy the moment. If I'm being honest, I'm doing it already this year (thinking about my husband getting out of the military). I didn't really make any resolutions, aside from trying to choose a word/mantra/what-have-you--"Embrace" :) Jill’s last blog post..2009: my word

By: Money Funk

Money Funk — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:32:28 +0000

I agree to on living in the present. By the way, those are great resolutions. My resolution is similiar to living in the present by slowing down, doing a hobby for a hobby and not a potential money maker, and make 90% of this year's Christmas gifts. I just want to see the details of my life and enjoy! Happy New Year! Money Funk’s last blog post..Week #18 - A New Year

By: Dani

Dani — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:22:00 +0000

I am with you on living in the present. Too often I also look to the next big thing - the next vacation, holiday, etc without stopping to enjoy what I am doing at that moment - just living! Dani’s last blog post..The One Where I Play Santa Clause...