Thursday, May 30, 2013

Frugal Tip: Question every purchase


The best way to save more money in your everyday life is to ask yourself one question each time you reach for your wallet to make a purchase: “Do I really need this?” If you can learn to differentiate between a “want” and a “need,” you should be able to cut a massive amount of spending. Do you need to buy a coffee and a candy bar from the convenience store? Do you have to to upgrade your cell phone and digital camera? Do you really need new clothes, and do you have to eat out at restaurants each week? Chances are, you can get by without spending money on these things. By getting into the habit of questioning the necessity of each purchase, you can certainly reduce your spending and build your savings.
Andrew Schrage is the Editor-in-Chief of MoneyCrashers.com, which has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and more.

2 comments:

  1. Hummm..... Things to ponder and yes they certainly will help save. When faced with a Reece Cup am I strong. We'll, see I guess. :-)

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