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[quote=Anonymous]We have credit card debt that I've been trying hard to pay down.  We also have increased expenses.  Yet I can't get my DH to cut down on the "little things" that will make a big difference, e.g., starbucks, eating lunch out, going out to dinner every Friday/Saturday, and for whatever reason, the almost daily grocery shopping.  He isn't a big spender in any other way (I can't remember the last time he bought himself clothing or electronics).  The problem is that if he sees the money in the bank account, he will spend it on the little things, which, by the end of the weekend, seem to add up to $400 -- $400 that I could have put in the bank or paid to the credit cards.

I've tried opening up a second account, but this doesn't help.  I also don't want to "pay ourself first" completely each month, and then have there be an emergency and need money.

So what I need to do is to get my DH on board to spend less money and to stick with the budget.  He made it with me; he just can't stick to it.

Suggestions?  [/quote]

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