Emotional Spending It happened again. You made a purchase—a big one, even—and you regret it. You feel familiar sensations course through your body. Disgust, revulsion, anxiety…even panic. How did I do this again? You wonder. I have a budget. I’m working on my finances. I thought I had my spending under control… The culprit might be emotional spending. Unsurprisingly, in…
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12 Critical Warning Signs of Emotional Spending
How to Shop Mindfully (and Save Money)
MINDFUL SHOPPING TO SAVE MONEY If you’ve ever struggled with overspending, you might be wondering how mindful shopping could help stave off your worst impulses to shop. After all, if you’ve always existed on the “impulse buying” side of the spectrum, it seems like a long way to go to “mindful shopping,” doesn’t it? Click Here to Get Your FREE…
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How to Avoid Shopping During Holiday Sales
How to avoid overspending during the holidays It’s that time of year! The holidays. Be it Christmas, Labor Day, or the Fourth of July…you can bet there’s a huge sale coming. If there’s anything that follows as night does the day, it’s a major retail sale whenever there’s a holiday. If you do the math on that, that means retailers…
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How to ROCK Your No Buy
The No Buy Challenge So you’ve decided to tackle a No Buy or No Spend month, season, or year. Congrats! You’ve officially taken the first step towards managing your spending habits, and setting yourself on the path to financial freedom. You might be a little scared or apprehensive of a No Buy challenge. After all, you LOVE to shop! And…
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YNAB vs. Mint: Why I Prefer YNAB Over Mint
YNAB vs. Mint It’s a classic dilemma for budgeting newbies: How is Mint any different from You Need a Budget (YNAB)? And why would I pay to budget on YNAB, when I can use Mint for free? I understand. I once asked myself the same questions. In fact, I used to hate YNAB. I just didn’t understand it! Click Here…
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