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subject: How To Save Your Money And To Fight The Urge To Spend [print this page]


Although difficult to admit, many people have money spending problems that they can't control. As a result, you tend to spend more than what you make, and this can really create financial problems in the future. There are things you need to avoid that can cost you a lot of money. If you take these into account, then you will be saving a lot more and finally keep your spending in check.

1. Resist Peer Pressure

Peer pressure is one of the top reasons why people spend a lot of money. You are persuaded to join or pay for an activity that your friends are participating in. Whether you are interested or not, you go with the flow because they tell you to.

In order to save money, you should not follow what your group wants. You should learn to put boundaries on what they can tell you to do. Friendship is important, but securing your finances is also something you should pay attention to. Make them understand that you can't pay or you don't see any fulfillment in spending your money.

2. Resist Sales

For those who love shopping, sales can be great bargains and they are very hard to resist! You wouldn't think twice buying clothes with a huge discount, right? The thing is that you might spend too much to the point that the discount won't mean a thing. It's alright for you to buy one shirt, but for five on the same discount? Sales tend to trick the minds of people into buying more than they need.

Tell yourself what your priorities must be. If the product on sale is not important, then you should not spend money on it.

3. Resist Shady Investments

For enthusiasts who want to make more money, you may engage in investment opportunities for the stock market. Be careful when you do so, because it is actually a huge gamble. You may end up losing the money you put in and this can really cause a financial problem.

If you're set on investing, make sure that you trust the company involved. Also, make sure that you understand the current stock market situation. You could very well make some money, but also lose it.

4. Resist Expensive Products

Pick the cheaper alternative when buying products. You may be tempted to get a high quality product, but its price may skyrocket past your budget. Look for other alternatives that are also efficient, but cost less. In this way, you can save a lot of money. For example, you could choose to separately buy a scanner, printer, and fax machine separately or the all-in-one-machine. Depending on their prices, the latter would be an efficient choice. You only have one machine to repair if things go wrong. Be practical when spending your money.

5. Resist Spending Too Much

The bluntest of them all, you should stop spending too much. Tell yourself that you only need to spend for those that are necessary. You should develop the discipline when buying, so that you can stop yourself from the temptations that seem pleasing to you. This way, you can allow yourself to be financially secure and at the same time, develop wise habits of spending your money.

by: Michael C. Miller




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