S.T.A.R.T.

I got a new bank here in Ohio.  It's U.S. Bank, and so far, I have been as happy as a clam with everything.  The reason I went with them vs. another bank in the area is due to their S.T.A.R.T. Savings program. 

What I have done is set my account up so each time I use my debit card, $1.00 will be transferred into my savings account.  Some people might see this as the acme of foolishness, but it's a way for me to think about how I spend my money.  It is a way for me to save without really thinking about it, and a way that isn't painful. 

I believe this also follows a principle from George S. Clason's book, The Richest Man in Babylon.  Most people, Clason included, will tell you the secret to wealth is to pay yourself first.  Well, I'll pay God first with tithing and pay myself second.

I'm half-tempted to post my success/struggles by how well I'm saving here, so I have some sort of accountability, you know?  But then again, do I want every Tom, Dick, or Terri to know how much money I have in the bank?  Not that my identity is worth stealing, but there are some things which should be kept private.  Abby has thoughts on this, I'm sure.  I'll wait for her to make my decision for me.

Okay, now that it's officially Monday, I'm going to head off to bed.  Time for me to get some sleep before work tomorrow.  You know, with the huge report I have to do for NASA.