For a lot of us, our paycheck is spent before we even get it. While budgeting is a great idea, it can often make it seem like your paycheck belongs to everyone but you- mortgage, utilities, groceries- etc. That’s why it can be really tempting to splurge when you can. We all have our vices. For me, it’s books I;ll never read; for my sister, it’s clothes she’ll never wear. If you or someone you know has a spending problem, be sure to read this article by Laurie at the Passionate Penny Pincher. Here’s her simple trip to curb spending:
Ask yourself:
In one year, will I be glad I purchased this?
In one year, will I be glad I spent these few dollars at the Dollar Tree?
In one year, will it matter that I splurged on more expensive meat at the grocery when another cut was on sale? Don’t sacrifice what you really want for what you want right now.
