When many of us start our budgets it's the first time that we seriously look where the money is going. Sometimes that view is a little scary because you realize that you've spent tons of money on stuff you don't need, don't use, or don't even have any more.

I know that when Ryan and I really started tracking our spending each month there were some times we were shocked by where the money went. We had a bad habit of getting pizza more times in a month than we realized - and each slice adds up.

Now there's an amusing way to share all that useless spending: Spendster.org. The site has some amusing videos - and allows you to upload your own spending horror stories. There's also advice on how to cute back spending and save money.

Don't worry if your spending has been crazy - many people are in the same boat, have made the same mistakes, and now are working to improving their spending habits - as Spendster clearly illustrates.

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Our current list of goals as we discover what it means to be wealthy, abandon the deferred life plan, and work to design a fulfilling and sustainable life.

  • Emergency fund of 6-9 months living expenses. Accomplished: June '08

  • Save for a down payment on a house. Accomplished! May '09 Holy moley, we bought a house!
  • When we started this blog we set a goal to have a party on the date we crossed over to zero net worth. We made it! January 6th, 2010!
  • 100% debt free.
    We know the normal thinking about low interest student loan and mortgage debt, but just think how weird would it be to be debt free. How many unique things could we do with little or no major financial obligations and no payments. Gets the mind working, huh?
  • PhotobucketThanks to your support we have been able to provide over $553 in microloans and charitable donations helping to share some of the many opportunities we have with others who may just need a little boost.

    Help spread opportunity today: We suggest visiting Kiva.org, Serve.gov or Points of Light to find a local volunteer organization.

    current sponsored entrepreneurs at Kiva:

    Here is a map of where they are.