Years ago, I laughed at cash budgets. Today, that laugh paid for my camping gear.

Cash systems feel so painful when you first start them, like you're putting yourself in time out. Watching that envelope fill up for something fun makes the wait worth it though. My old rain jacket was a budget victory that still makes me smile. That smug feeling is the best reward.

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nathanl365mo ago

My buddy laughed at my coffee jar savings for months, then bought concert tickets with his own change pile. Honestly @the_sarah is right, it's the boring stuff that ends up funding the fun stuff later.

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the_sarah6mo ago

Did you ever think your scoffing would actually pay off? Cash budgets are the boring adult version of magic beans. Now you can camp while feeling smug about being right all along. Bet you won't laugh at envelope systems again. Just don't let your past self know, or they might stop spending.

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