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    Default I've gotta do it...

    I've got to get the finances caught up. I've been so unorganized this week, what with the holidays and have you ever noticed that even your best laid plans don't go as you'd insisted they would. I wasn't going to go crazy this year for Christmas, but in the last week it's as tho an alter ego took over and I was spending like crazy. Now, my purse is FULL of receipts and I have to get it all tracked and figured out. Today is payday (usually Friday) so it's time to get it all out and get bills paid and my plan back in place.
    I'm Scared!!! LOL!!

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    Well, I've broken down the receipts by checking account and cc. Ohhh Nooo so many of them!!! That's all I can handle right now!!!:sarolleye

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    Ruth ,
    We went a bit crazy ourselves! I just got it all logged and the bills paid 2 days ago.
    ~July 19 saving goal for event $104/$1000

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    OK Ruth...time to get back on track and tell that alter ego the gig is up.
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    Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone, Michelle.

    Darlene Yes ma'me!

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    I just did the same thing Ruth!

    I'm staying on top of my receipts from now on!!

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    The good thing is you KNOW you have to do this........

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    Its so easy to let it slide! I just finished januarys budget today. I need to keep 9on task.
    ~July 19 saving goal for event $104/$1000

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    No, you're definitely not alone. We're feeling the sting from the Holidays as well.

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