Comments on: Curbing Spending Binges

By: Belen Tauber

Belen Tauber — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:57:20 +0000

Enjoyed every bit of your article.Really looking forward to read more. Much obliged.

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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:02:21 +0000

Lanie, the happy doesn’t last long… that’s been my experience, too. But, sometimes you have to learn the hard way.

ldh, I use separate accounts at ING as well. Keeping categories helps me to keep impulses in check.

Ken, indeed, wiggle room is important. This does make me sympathize with people who have very, very tight budgets out of necessity. I think I wouldn’t hold up very well.

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:55:50 +0000

“Planned fun money” is a great addition to the budget…everyone needs to ‘live a little’ to make the grind a little less grinding….wiggle room is a must.

By: ldh

ldh — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:23:07 +0000

I think planning for these things are important. I recently started putting money aside for “indulgences” so I could guilt-free get a pedicure or my eyebrows waxed. I’m thinking now of starting another account for clothing, so I can go out and spend $400 or $500 in one day without guilt, if the money is set aside (and so I can avoid the mall, which I hate).

I love using ING for this, as you can set up as many separate accounts as you want, even if all of them only have less than a hundred in them.

By: Lanie

Lanie — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:08:23 +0000

This is my personal Lenten project. Thanks for posting the tips.

I have spent $26 total since Wednesday on purchases outside the norm. It feels good to know that I am not blowing money away. My daughters and I are going to lunch after church, so I made sure I have cooked the rest of the weekend/week so it is a real treat and I won’t feel guilty for it.

I am a therapy shopper. It makes me feel better when something is bothering me, but I have noticed that the “happy” doesn’t last long. I am choosing to redirect the shopping energy into creative energy and simplifying energy (cleaning the clutter from buying to much un-needed stuff).

Glad I found your blog. Love your insights.

~Lanie J.