When it comes to shopping on a budget, the only major guideline I know is to stick to the budget, no matter what. There are some sure-fire ways to achieve this, though--one is to bring almost the exact amount (with some loose change of course, for emergencies) and two, leave the credit card at home, especially if you'd want to control your habit of reaching for that convenient little plastic card.Do you stick to your shopping budget?
Jun 23, 2008 by FN's Shar Bareng
When it comes to shopping on a budget, the only major guideline I know is to stick to the budget, no matter what. There are some sure-fire ways to achieve this, though--one is to bring almost the exact amount (with some loose change of course, for emergencies) and two, leave the credit card at home, especially if you'd want to control your habit of reaching for that convenient little plastic card.Tags:
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