Cash Only for 30 Days — Here’s What Happened

How 30 Days of Using Cash Helped Me Save More and Spend Smarter

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In a world full of credit cards and easy phone payments, I decided to do something different — I used only cash for one whole month. No cards, no apps, just paper bills. It wasn’t easy, but it changed the way I think about money. Here’s what happened.

Why I Tried It

I was spending too much and didn’t even know where my money was going. Even with budgeting apps, I kept wondering, “Where did all my money go?” I read that using real cash can help people spend less because it feels more real. So, I gave it a shot.

My Rules

• No credit or debit cards.
• No mobile payments.
• Take out a set amount of cash each week.
• Track every single thing I bought.
• If I didn’t have cash, I couldn’t buy it. No excuses.

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Week 1: Spending Shock

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