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Going Over 2025 Expenses

AdelynRene
AdelynRene

I haven't felt like doing too much physical around the house, so printed off bank statements from 2025. A few shockers on there, like the total spent on eating out and a lot of cash that I didn't keep track of. Very eye opening, but also a good way to look at the reality of things.

Going forward, we will be on a strict budget when it comes to eating out. And I will be on top of receipts for how cash is being spent. 

Happy Saturday! 

billwfriend
billwfriend
I use two tools to record everything....Pocket Money on my phone which I paid a little bit to have more useful tools...and quickbooks that I have had since 2014 version was updated from the 2008 I got free,....I like to track but I do not like to go back and look at the spending patterns....I should....much more than I do...
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