Most people have heard of this 'cash only' system for buying groceries - I have wanted to do it, but keep getting back into the debit card rut. We definitely do not use credit cards - for anything, but it is easy to lose track of extras when you're swiping the debit card.
Can I do it? Can I really go to a cash only?
My husband gets paid on Monday, and when I deposit his check on Tuesday morning I am going to keep out $75 for groceries, and try to do $75 weekly on the cash system and see if I make it - I'll let you know if I can pull it off or fall on my face!!
The cash only system doesn't work for me, so I'd be interested to see how you fare, too.
ReplyDeleteI think the reason it doesn't work for me is that I usually buy for two to three weeks at a time. I don't feel comfortable carrying that amount of cash with me.
I also find that my grocery budget gets blown if I find good deals and stock up on items that I hadn't anticipated.
Please follow up so I can hear your strategies.