Pro tip: The $5 cash envelope for gas beat my card every time this month.

I filled up my tank with a card for two weeks, then switched to taking out twenty bucks on Monday and putting five in the envelope each morning. I drove 30 miles less just by seeing the cash shrink. What's a small switch that actually made you spend less?

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blair_green862mo ago

Honestly, making myself use cash for coffee cut my spending in half, it's way too easy to just tap a card.

thomas.mark2mo ago

My grocery bill dropped 30 bucks last week just from leaving my card at home.

mark7312mo ago

My buddy's credit card statement showed he spent 40% less on fast food just by deleting the delivery apps. The physical barrier of having to go get cash first really does make you stop and think. I read a study that said people spend up to 20% more when they use plastic because it doesn't feel like real money. Makes total sense after seeing your results.