Flashback Friday: Money

Our flashback this week is about money.

My flashback:
My Mom always handled the finances, paid the bills, etc. I knew they were careful and wise with money. They instilled in me the importance of giving. I saw them giving at church, and I knew it was important to them. They gave to missionaries and other charities as well.

I received a $2 allowance. I don't know what I ever really did with my money. I've always been a saver. I'd give some at church and save the rest. When I got into middle school, I was given $10 a week for lunch. I got to keep whatever was left at the end of the week. I remember choosing meals that would total $1.75 most days, which was a main item (pizza, frito pie, or burrito are the ones I remember that cost $1), a candy or ice cream ($.50), and tea($.25). If I had extra, some weeks I would splurge one day on a baked potato or hot ham and cheese because they both cost more than $1.00. I don't remember if the $10 continued in high school or if it was more.

I have had a savings account as long as I can remember. When I went to college I got a checking account. I loved picking out the checks. I had Precious Moments checks for a long time and also Pillsbury Dough Boy. I had a credit card too but did not use it really use it regularly. It was for big expenses that would be paid off at the end of the month. That is how we started out our marriage too. We always had a zero balance on our credit card. When we did Financial Peace we got rid of our credit cards. We have used a debit card for years, and I like it for its convenience.

My Mom was always careful in how she handled the money and she has told me before I do our accounts similar to what she used to do.

Have a day of blessings!