The first lesson in learning how to spend is learning how to not.
In this two-part mini-series, we discuss the two sides of learning how to shop more effectively. This time, we discussed how to buy more value by being aware of where you are spending money.
In this two-part mini-series, we discuss the two sides of learning how to shop more effectively. This week, we talk about how to spend less money.
Walking away from tempting purchases is particularly difficult, especially for those who regularly shop, but by training yourself to slow down in your spending, you can concentrate your dollars towards the purchases that create the most joy.
In this podcast, we discuss the hazard of advertising for your budget and how to not fall prey to marketing tactics.
In this podcast, we discuss why spending is the core of your financial plan, how to align your spending with your goals, and how to use Core Values Budgeting to identify budgeting changes.
Look at new items with a side eye and think, “Do I really want you here?”
Stopping to think through questions like these will likely help you make smarter decisions with your spending.
Imagine how much you could save if you could cut all your expenses in half!
Choosing the right moments to buy convenience with your money brings value to your life.
We can gift our loved ones a powerful gift while maintaining a budget.
Who can remember every purchase you made? But remembering is how to keep your purchases reasonable.
The presumption that there is always more fun to be had has a two-fold positive effect on my life.
When I was really young, I did not realize that food had a season. What a privilege of our modern era!
The thrift of taking care of your things is a wealthy mindset that pays off every year you don’t need to buy a replacement.
The first lesson in learning how to spend is learning how to not.
A wishlist is a force of thrift both for you to defer your consumption and for your family and friends to ensure that all the value of their gift makes it to your heart.
When my desires can endure the distance of a week, I buy it.
It is easy to find yourself browsing the store when you spot a t-shirt with a phrase that you can hear your friend saying. Avoid making a purchase by taking a picture.
Most of our regular use of items is habitual. Developing a mindset that uses less requires changing our habits.