When traveling, do you categorize restaurants as travel or dining?

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I usually categorize restaurant expenses as travel when I’m on a trip because it’s not my usual day-to-day spend. How do you handle this in your budget reviews?

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I keep them as separate categories. If it’s a vacation, all expenses are categorized as vacation.

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Ziv said:
I keep them as separate categories. If it’s a vacation, all expenses are categorized as vacation.

That makes sense. Keeping them separate might help me track better.

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Jordan said:

Ziv said:
I keep them as separate categories. If it’s a vacation, all expenses are categorized as vacation.

That makes sense. Keeping them separate might help me track better.

Yeah, it gives a clearer picture of your spending.

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If it’s a day trip, it goes into my regular dining budget. Longer trips go into travel.

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Weston said:
If it’s a day trip, it goes into my regular dining budget. Longer trips go into travel.

Interesting approach. I’ll consider that for my weekend trips.

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Jordan said:

Weston said:
If it’s a day trip, it goes into my regular dining budget. Longer trips go into travel.

Interesting approach. I’ll consider that for my weekend trips.

It works well for keeping things organized!

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I have two travel categories: main for flights and lodging, and other for food and tickets.

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Tan said:
I have two travel categories: main for flights and lodging, and other for food and tickets.

That’s a smart way to break it down. I’ll try that.

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Jordan said:

Tan said:
I have two travel categories: main for flights and lodging, and other for food and tickets.

That’s a smart way to break it down. I’ll try that.

It helps see how much each part of the trip costs.

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For me, it’s travel. I like seeing all trip expenses in one place.

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Fintan said:
For me, it’s travel. I like seeing all trip expenses in one place.

I agree, having a clear view of travel costs is useful.

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Jordan said:

Fintan said:
For me, it’s travel. I like seeing all trip expenses in one place.

I agree, having a clear view of travel costs is useful.

Exactly! Makes budgeting easier.

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Consider what works best for your overall budgeting strategy.

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Noor said:
Consider what works best for your overall budgeting strategy.

I’ll test different methods to see what fits best. Thanks!

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Jordan said:

Noor said:
Consider what works best for your overall budgeting strategy.

I’ll test different methods to see what fits best. Thanks!

Good luck! Finding what works for you is key.