Why Are We Doing the Spending Fast?

I suppose this question needs to be addressed as it seems a little bizarre.  There are a couple of reasons why we are doing this.

1. A spending fast slows us down a little bit, which is always good after a hectic holiday season.  Buying ‘things’ will not make us happy.  Spending time together makes us happy.    This helps to keep things in perspective and encourages us to find ways to have a good time without spending money. 
2. We will save a projected additional $1200.00 in January doing this fast.  Even if we give in and spend $200.00 in January, it’s an additional $1000.00 saved.  The first simple step in the JAM Program is to save $1000.00 as soon as possible.   Red level intensity means doing whatever it takes to get the $1000.00 ASAP, and we are proving that this can be done (and you can actually have fun with it.)
3. Click here for my 3 main motivators for following the JAM Program.