http://www.thevicenarian.com/2008/03/11/a-penny-saved/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:01:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 http://www.thevicenarian.com/2008/03/11/a-penny-saved/#comment-103 Tad Johnson Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:19:45 +0000 http://www.thevicenarian.com/2008/03/11/a-penny-saved/#comment-103 I think you're exactly right, Erin. There is a certain sense of accomplishment in seeing your bank account end the month with more than you started. Glad to hear you're having good success with a budget! I think you’re exactly right, Erin. There is a certain sense of accomplishment in seeing your bank account end the month with more than you started. Glad to hear you’re having good success with a budget!

]]> http://www.thevicenarian.com/2008/03/11/a-penny-saved/#comment-102 Erin Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:44:50 +0000 http://www.thevicenarian.com/2008/03/11/a-penny-saved/#comment-102 If you dig deep enough, it is possible to find an element of fun in saving. Is it just me, or is it really exciting to count the coins in your change jar, or to see how much interest you earn month over month in a savings account? I recently put myself on a budget, and yes, it's even exciting to see that I'm staying within my limits (I may even have enough left at the end of the month for a new pair of shoes!) If you dig deep enough, it is possible to find an element of fun in saving. Is it just me, or is it really exciting to count the coins in your change jar, or to see how much interest you earn month over month in a savings account? I recently put myself on a budget, and yes, it’s even exciting to see that I’m staying within my limits (I may even have enough left at the end of the month for a new pair of shoes!)

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