Switched to a cash envelope system for groceries and it actually worked

I was spending around $700 a month on food for just me, which felt crazy. I started putting $150 in an envelope every Friday for the next week's groceries. After a month, I'm down to $550 and I'm not even trying that hard, I just can't spend what I don't have on me. Anyone else try something like this for a specific category?

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the_simon3d ago

Totally get that. The physical cash thing is a game changer, makes it so real. Might have to try it for my takeout habit.

grace6073d ago

Read a study that said people spend less with cash, @the_simon. Makes sense because you see the money leave your hand.