Project Money Reflections

Since we are approaching the end of Project Money, I’d like to take a little time to reflect on the changes that I’ve made since June.

I now have a budget in place that I have been sticking to, instead of just guessing how much money I have to spend and figuring out where it will come from later. I have started taking the bus to work to help save on gas money and wear on my car. I now turn everything I can off when I’m gone and I’m more energy conscious then I have ever been. I’m relying on my handyman skills more and taking the time to try and fix something before just replacing it. I’ve cut the cable television out, which saves a nice chunk of money and time. By far the biggest change is in my mentality! I no longer spend based on wants, but instead I take some time to figure out what I really need. As my savings has increased, something unusual has happened. I have less and less desire to buy things, I don’t feel like I need as much as I used to and this feeling of needing less keeps growing!

Thank you for following me along this journey, I appreciate the kind words I have read from you. I have 1 more blog entry this year. Is there any particular advice you would like me to share from my wonderful journey?