After splurging on a spontaneous family trip, Money Talks columnist Darnell Mayberry reflects on a month of frugal spending, mindful budgeting and stock investments, all while preparing financially for an upcoming home purchase.
Well that trip, as wonderful as it was, left me paralyzed with my spending throughout October. When I look back on my credit card statement, it shows my frugality bordered on fear. My balance reflects my reluctance to fork over a dime more than I needed to last month.
My best purchase was $150.31 spent for one dozen Money Talks T-shirts of different colors and styles. Never mind the weather turning. I’m not late. I’m wardrobe-ready six months before warmth returns. We’ll go with that.On the other hand, I paid $65 for three books from a conference I attended last month. I’m already reading and learning from them. But I gave into a craving, rekindling another old habit last month. I ordered a large spinach deep dish pizza from Giordano’s, a Chicago institution.
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