So today I totaled up my expenses for food during the month of November and my expenses for food alone/eating out were like $127 for November. That was only fast food and coffee. I couldn't believe it! That didn't even include groceries. No wonder I'm in debt. I have cut down on the coffee shop but I still sometimes forget my lunch and end up going to Wendy's or McDonalds. Not the best plan. So for the new year I'm going to try and make sure I have my fridge at work stocked with enough food for a week of lunches. Then i won't have an excuse to eat out. Does anyone else have this problem?
I really appreciate the notes I have received so far in response to my blog. It has made me feel hopeful.
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I am trying to pay down my large credit card bills. I have been able to stop spending money on lunch out by stocking up my desk drawer at work with things like cans of tuna and soup for those days that I forget to bring something for lunch. Have done this for 4 months NON-Stop and saved $100+ per month! As far as the credit card rates. . . see "Zero Debt" by Lynnette Khalfani, the Money Coach.
Keep up the good effort.
Joyce in New Jersey
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