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Stopping Your Spending Spree

How do you stop a spending spree? Have you ever had one? Be honest. I know that there are a few people who haven’t, but most people experience at least one in their lives. You could have just moved into a new house, and then decided that you did not want to wait to buy new furniture and went a little crazy. You may have gotten a new computer and decided that with the new hardware, you need all the latest software as well. Or it may be a new gaming system, a new big screen television, and a new … Continue reading →

Why Do You Spend or Save?

What motivates you when it comes to your finances? Are you a big spender? Or do you consider yourself a saver? Do you enjoy budgeting? Or do you hate it? Or do you even bother to budget? It is important to ask yourself these questions and to truly understand the feelings that you have towards money. These feelings will affect the decisions you make and the financial success you do or do not have. It is important to find a good balance between saving and spending. I have known several compulsive shoppers and spenders throughout my life. I understand the … Continue reading →