Do you know why you spend money?

Lol, that's pretty funny because I don't have any of those problems. I wonder if there's a reason why people don't spend money, because that's more like me. I have a hard time with not spending money because I don't want to spend it as I am anxious about the future. My finances have always been unstable, so I'm always cautious. I rarely go out and buy things I don't really need.

That's an interesting article HappyTHoughts. Thanks for sharing it. I imagine most of us are motivated by a variety of different reasons. After a quick read through, I'd say that my motivators are Laziness (sometimes I just cannot be bothered to take the time to search out the cheapest option!) and Things Will Get Better (I've no idea how, but I can hope!). Generally, I'm pretty good, but occassionally I splash out on eating out. That's like a reward for good behaviour the rest of the time!

I usually spend in spurts - I will go a very long time without shopping or anything, and then i will go out and spend a couple of hundred dollars on clothes or something. I think it is okay because I usually need clothes.

I spend money because having material things makes me feel better about myself. Sad, but true. For example, I feel that the way my son looks is a reflection of what kind of parent I am, so I go out of my way to make sure he dresses in up to date styles. I know its important for him to go to school or hang out with his friends and feel confident about how he looks. Recently, I've been on a "home improvement" kick, because once again, the way my home looks is a direct reflection of how I am doing in life. It shouldn't be important, but lets face it, it is. Otherwise we all would live with only the bare necessities.

That's a very interesting article. Personally, I think I've gone through difference phases in my life. I've been guilty of lack of patience, keeping up with the joneses and laziness (not wanting to do the research). Now I research things very well. Now, I hate to spend a penny more than necessary.

That is very interesting information and I thank you for sharing it,because I have always wondered why people spend money,espeically since some people spend more money than others.

Actually, I have never really thought about it, but I do know that I am pretty good at it. I will have to check out that site, cause I sure would like to know.