Today I officially switched from a gas mower to an electric one.
So far, I am happy with the results, but only time will tell if it was a wise decision.
I have had solar for nine years now (hard to believe!), but a few years ago, when I purchased my last mower, electric mowers were not that great- and they were expensive. Now they are not much more than a gas mower.
Paying for gas versus free electric is a no-brainer!
Money, finances, and investing are the same way.
We do not use the same products we used 5, 10, or 1,000 years ago.
Shekels, shells, and precious metals have given way to paper and plastic.
Checkbooks and ledgers have been replaced by spreadsheets and apps.
This is good because it gives us even more control over our money.
I have used an Excel spreadsheet as my checkbook for well over a decade now. I have also entered my upcoming income and expenses so it doubles as a cash forecast. With a couple keystrokes I can see exactly how a hypothetical deposit or purchase can affect my finances this week or a year from now.
It also helps me avoid missing payments and paying late fees, something I am prone to because I am so busy doing and I tend to have no idea what day, or even month, it is!
There are apps available to help you automate, track, and forecast your financial decisions.
You can check your credit score every time you log into your bank or credit card. They will send you alerts when something changes. And, it is now super easy to dispute an error!
If you are doing things “old school” you are making things more difficult than they have to be… and it may be costing you.
How are you using technology to your financial advantage?