In this economy, it's always wise to watch expenses, and not do any unnecessary spending. For those of us lucky enough to have a job, we tend to adopt the philosophy of "I work too hard for the money I get in my paycheck to fritter it away."
Another saying that comes to mind is, "A fool and his money are soon parted." Anyway, one of the drudgery chores facing me each week is the task of scrutinizing the family bank accounts, reviewing the past week's financial activities, and paying bills.
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