But the best way for me to save $$$, I give it to my DH and tell him not to let me have it back

. He is like Fort Knox!
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My dh is the same way. I will have to remember that.
I read somewhere to round up when writing a check & then use the money for your trip. Example: if you need to write it for 23.55, write it for 24.00 or even 25.00 in your check register. If you can write it for five dollars more.