Take The Highlighter Test
- November 2, 2018
No Spend November Day 2 Financial tip: highlight where your money is going
Remember, this is not about judgement, this is not about feeling bad, it’s about taking control of your financial situationfinancial situation . It’s time to sit down and highlight your expenses!
Step 1: Print your checking account statement and/or credit card statements.
Step 2: Grab your highlighter!
Step 3: Highlight anything that doesn’t bring you joy. This includes your rent, cable, Target, etc.
What was your aha moment?
Mine was definitely Target, apparently the meme applies, I can’t walk into Target and walk out without overspending. Think about what you’ve learned from this test. Are there expenses you could cut back on?
Take control of spending with this No Spend November tip! Highlight expenses and consider GreenPath for expert assistance.
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