I did that thing with the accounts and found out that the envelopes were better. With the account I could always move the money around and buy whatever. With the envelopes, I see only the money I have left for mandayory payments in my account and I know that if Ispentd some of it in shenanigans I will not be able to pay my bills. Also, with the envelopes, if I want to buy something, I need to make the extra step of getting of my ass and walk to the bank to deposit the money. That usually puts me off buying stuff that I want but will not need. If you are going for extra income, with discipline like that you will get back on your feet in no time. Thanks. Take care