Don’t Go Shopping Just for Fun

Before you head to the store with your friends—even if there’s a huge sale—ask yourself if you really need to go.

Why? Well, you might be going just to have something to do. Think about it. Are you going to the store just to be with your friends? If so, think of something else that you can do together—something that doesn’t involve spending any money.

Also, think about some of the things that you’ve bought on sale. Have you ever bought things that you didn’t really need just because you couldn’t pass up a bargain?

If you find yourself at a sale, try to keep yourself from overspending by stopping asking yourself, “Do I really need this…or do I just want this?”

You might also ask yourself if what you’re about to drag home will end up being something that sits in the back of your closet and is never used or worn. If so, keep your wallet closed.

That way, you won’t have to deal with clutter and guilt from bad purchases—and you’ll save money!