Get Control of Your Spending!

• Identify wants vs. needs! Look in the mirror and decide what you want and what you really NEED.
• Before spending money, ask yourself... "Do I want it or do I need it?"
• Keep a spending journal for a few weeks. Write down everything you buy... everything! This will help you determine how all of your money is disappearing.
• When you shop, make a list and stick to it!
• Don't shop when you're bored, angry, or depressed.
• If you go to the mall to socialize, leave those credit cards at home!
• If shopping is your pastime... find a new one!

Click here for a quiz designed to help you understand your spending habits, and click here for answers to frequently asked questions about money psychology.

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