That's how I rationalize a lot of purchases, “I work hard for the money I earn and it's just a few dollars here and there!” When you really start taking a closer look at your finances, it becomes astonishing (and a bit frightening) to realize just how quickly it all adds up. Yesterday I posted a screen shot of our expenses for October and we ended up overspending in the “Groceries, Sundries, Pet Expenses” category by $382.00. Here's some more… Read the rest