One of the things that I want to write about on this blog is saving money and getting ahead financially (Not a strong area for me, unfortunately). Let's work on it together, okay?
"Hey, let's go to (fill in the blank) and look around." It really doesn't matter which store it is. Chances are, if it's a store you like, you'll probably buy something. (Yankee Candle will not tempt me).
When you walk in to waste some time and walk out $50 lighter, that can be dangerous.
This happens to me sometimes at a store around us called Ollies. There are some good deals to be had there, but (as my wife reminds me), just because it's a good deal, that doesn't mean I need to buy it. Doh!
It's a good sign that you wasted money if you can't remember what you bought a couple weeks later.
What about you - do you ever find yourself in this situation?
Where are you most likely to waste money shopping as entertainment?
This might be a little un-related, but I find it is easier to be aware of the money you are spending if you use cash instead of a card. When you use cash, there is physically less of something in your wallet or purse. Also, I think if you carry only larger bills-- 20s, 50s, 100s-- that helps to save money because I think you are more aware of what you're spending if you're handing the cashier one large bill instead of many small ones.
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