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This is a series following my experience tracking my expenses through January. I’m exploring this cash flow management technique with an eye towards what it feels like to write down every single time I spend money. It’s not that people don’t know how to track their expenses (the nuts and bolts are not particularly difficult), but there are buckets full of internal obstacles that make the practice very difficult.
I’m posting about the experience so when you try tracking your spending (because slaying ignorance leads to more budgeting peace of mind) you’ll know you’re not alone, this stuff is hard, but hopefully in the end tracking your spending is worth it.
Theres good news and bad news. And then some more good news.
Good news
I tracked my spending, from plane tickets to parking meters (and lots of groceries as youll remember) for a solid 16 days.
Bad news
I somehow rationalized not tracking my spending starting on the 17th. I dont thin
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