Fiscal Fast: Day 4

The challenges of getting through the day without spending any money.

Again, it was not a tough day at all. I became a little bored randomly in the afternoon, but no big deal.


As estimate of how much money I would have normally spent that day.

Shelter = $13
Food= $3
Gas = $3
Total = $19


An observation (positive or negative) about my fiscal fasting experience that day.

I am starting to realize that it is possible to live a pretty good life with very little money. I learned some really interesting recipes that I want to cook next week, and I am definitely eating a lot healthier during the fast than I would otherwise. Eating healthy is also cheaper than eating with a high grocery bill. The bottom of the food pyramid is grains, fruits, and vegetables, all of which you could buy for under $1 a pound, while meat and dairy is quite a bit more than that. Eating cheaper naturally seems healthier. I am lowering my budget for food by $50 a month, and I will end up eating out less due to cost and health. Today was another day where my Roth IRA made as much money as it cost to live, totally rocks!