We noticed our credit card bill was creeping back up into the "unaffordable" range since January when we had great success in drastically cutting our bill. Our goal for June was to get it back into our comfortable zone. Well, we did it! In comparison to February-May's bills, June was - at a minimum - $500 lower than any other bill since January. We followed a simple rule of thumb, "If you can't put it in your belly or in your gas tank...don't buy it." Anything that was not a necessity was put on the back burner.
In addition to the low(er) credit card bill, Ian has been killing it at work. His hard work really paid off this month with a nice little commission pay check. All that extra is going right to the savings account and NOT toward a high credit card bill. #success
Our goal for the next few months is to enjoy the summer, the boat and the hunt camp without spending a bundle. The urge to buy new fishing and camping equipment will have to be squashed! Make due with what you have is the key. Remember, there are people out there that are happy with less than what you have.
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