Comments on: Will You Take The No Spend Challenge?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:39:00 +0000

I started not spending money in Jan 2009. I only get what I really need. It feels so good. My next challenge is to stop smoking–save big money there. Keep me in your thoughts it won’t be easy. I am 64 and on social security. I quit working so that the younger women could get the hours I was getting. They need the money more than I. I felt it was my way of helping. I plan to plant a garden this year, that excites me, I may give surplus food to a food pantry, that would help others.

By: Michelle-WT Mom

Michelle-WT Mom — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:58:00 +0000

OK, I am so ON this. I can’t believe I am signing up for this but you have inspired me!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:28:00 +0000

I have had this challenge for 12 months. I have written one check per month for the mortgage payment. The rest I have paid in cash. Food, fuel, electricity and water. I have learned to downsize my spending. I use the public library for all videos, DVD’s, magazines, newspapers and email. Using friends and creating a coupon clipping club so you can exchange coupons is a great idea, especially if you don’t buy the Sunday newspaper. YES, YOU CAN SAVE $$

By: Eniarrol

Eniarrol — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:12:00 +0000

I’m down!!! We paid off all our credit cards last year and working on paying off our house. People look at you crazy but, self discipline is the key.

By: Mimi's Mama

Mimi's Mama — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:38:00 +0000

I am just now starting. We are 230.00 in the hole which really is not that bad I guess – but I don’t like it.

By: sewfunky

sewfunky — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:08:00 +0000

Okay, I’m gonna do this, I don’t know how… but I think I can try!

It’s the beginning of the school year here in NZ and that means a lot of extra expense, that and the car needed fixing etc. It never ends. So I think I need to end the spend, bite the bullet and just quit for a bit… (enough of the cheesy rhyming!)

By: Southern Barbie

Southern Barbie — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:51:00 +0000

We are going to not spend any money on anything other than groceries and bills starting Feb 15 until March 1st!

Thank you!!

By: Southern Barbie

Southern Barbie — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:50:00 +0000

I am going to start Feb. 15 and not spend any money at all for the rest of February on anything other than groceries and regular bills. No trips to Ross…no binging on doughnuts at the store…NOTHING!!!

By: MonkeyBaby

MonkeyBaby — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:02:00 +0000

i’ve been doing my own “no spend” challenges for many years now — it’s nice to see so many others interested in doing so. the hard part fo rme is getting mynhusband on board!

By: Thomas D

Thomas D — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:55:00 +0000

Awesome idea! In the economic state we are in it is better to save as much as we can and not splurge on the unnecessary accessories in life. I will commit for a week and see how it turns out!