31 Days to a Better Me

I did a little research recently and I discovered something disturbing about my finances. After I pay my bills I am left with money to save and spend. Of the spending money I noticed that a large amount was going to the same store. I would guess that if your town is anything like mine that yours goes to the same place. I looked at my spending for the last year and discovered that 85% of my retail dollar was going to Wal*Mart. 85%!!! That is far too much.

I am going to see if I can go the entire month of August without spending any money at Wal*Mart. This is not a boycott of the store, nor is it a protest of their corporate behavior. I just think that I can spend my retail allocated money in more places and get the same products. I understand that there is a chance that I will end up spending more, but that is something that I am willing to accept. Due to a recent lifestyle change I am a little concerned that I will just simply not be able to find some products of which I have recently become accustomed. I’ll manage.

The late Martin Atwood was often overheard saying, “If you can’t get it a Rural King its not worth having.” Well, Martin, wish me luck.