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myLot reputation of 96/100. jeiyah_12 (617)   ranked 246 out of 26,920 in people 4 years ago

I admit it... I'm a big spender on material things... Not literally means clothes or beauty stuffs. I love buying nonsense stuffs which is not necessary. I can also spend 500 pesos in one day which is quite very big. I really want to save money but I can't there's a lot to SPEND... Err, you know what I mean?
Can you guys share me ideas and advices how to spend my money wisely?
You can also share your thoughts regarding SPENDING MONEY...
Thanks in advance...

 

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1. myLot reputation of 93/100. hiphopburiki (243)   ranked 2,801 out of 26,920 in people   4 years ago

Right now yes i spend wisely because off all the gas price getting high and also the price offood has gone up,with all of these things going uo you really need to spend wisely,like for example instead of driving why not just ride on the bus or cab it would definitely be much cheaper and you can save money and another is spend your money only on neccesities like food and clothes,if you think that what you are buying is something that you dont need to live then why should you buy it?whats the purpose?have a nice day.


myLot reputation of 96/100. jeiyah_12 (617)   ranked 246 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

Thanks for the advice...

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2. myLot reputation of 94/100. cookie1971 (1951)   4 years ago

Every time you go shopping. If you pick up an item. Ask yourself if you really Need it or Want it. If it is a Want, put it down and walk away. If you really Need it, buy it.

For example. If I was spender and at home, I have 10 pairs of shoes. I go to the shops and see a pair of shoes. I don't really need shoes because I have 10 pairs at home. this would be a want. So it would be advisable to put them back.

If I only have 1 pair of shoes and they were falling apart on me. I go to the shops and see a pair of shoes. I would need them because my other ones are falling apart. Then buying shoes became a need.

If you also want to save a bit of money, every time you get paid put some money aside in another account that you can not touch easily. I can be amazing that if you only put $10 aside, after a year it turns into $520 plus interest.

So some tips here. It may work or it may not. It is up to you if you would like to try them. Certainly it does work for me.


myLot reputation of 96/100. agent_alice (289)   ranked 745 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

I agree with you cookie. You have clearly differentiated Need from Want. That's what I do too when I go shopping, I pick up an item and think if its a need or a want. Sometimes I know I don't really need it, but it still pick up and think what other reasons to say that I need it. If there's no reason for needing it because I already have one, then I have to let go. One time my husband said, its okay if you really want it. Just buy it, he doesn't want me to hold that thing for a long time, thinking of some reason of saying that I need it because I want it. LOL.

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3. myLot reputation of 93/100. marisriel (740)   ranked 2,566 out of 26,920 in people   4 years ago

it's really hard to know for me if i am spending my money wisely. what i know is i am able to adjust on whatever amount of money i have on my hands. if you are a mother, you will know that there are an unlimited number of things that you should prioritize to buy. everything is PRIORITY. I am able to allot things for these kinds of things but when it comes to savings, that is really one of my weakness.


myLot reputation of 96/100. jeiyah_12 (617)   ranked 246 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

Yeah, maybe I really should prioritize those things I need... Maybe I'll just Spend extravagantly if I have my own work already but I really can't resist SPENDING my money... It's more of attitude I think... Duh!

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4. myLot reputation of 92/100. sutanhartanto (2554)   ranked 1,876 out of 26,920 in people   4 years ago

hi there,
before i think i am a frugal consumer. i don't buy things i don't need. i don't buy unnecessary nonsense stuff. i rarely spend my money to buy small and cheap things unless it's necessary. instead, i buy expensive unnecessary things rolleyeslol two years ago i bought an electric bicycle which cost about $420. i think i need it to reduce my gas usage, as the gas price, even in that time, was continuously increasing. i used to ride it in the beginning. but i ended up never using it anymore because i don't get time. my work in office need me sometimes go out to a distance places to do survey or assessment, so it's not practicable to use an electric bicycle for that purpose.
so, i ended up selling the bicycle.

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5. myLot reputation of 97/100. ravinder18 (629)   ranked 566 out of 26,920 in people   4 years ago

I think you should plan what you want to buy. Make a list for item which are important and which are not. By planning 1st, we will how much are suppose to spend.


myLot reputation of 96/100. jeiyah_12 (617)   ranked 246 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

thanks for the advice!

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6. myLot reputation of 96/100. ANTIQUELADY (16514)   ranked 1,376 out of 26,920 in people   4 years ago

yes, i do. i have to. u better be more careful w/your money it will come home to you one of these day & you'll wish you'd been more careful. when you have the urge to overspend put it in a savings account. u never know when u nmight need some extra money. things happen you don't expect.


myLot reputation of 96/100. jeiyah_12 (617)   ranked 246 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

I have think of that, that's why I'm asking for advices. Money is not forever so I think I really have to save and spend my money wisely. I don't want to be known for being such a big spender...


myLot reputation of 96/100. ANTIQUELADY (16514)   ranked 1,376 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

you just never know when something bad could happen, healthwisee or whatever. you need a nestegg for things like that.


myLot reputation of 96/100. jeiyah_12 (617)   ranked 246 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

Thanks!happyhappy

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7. myLot reputation of 93/100. sweethomecatring (1391)   ranked 7,235 out of 26,920 in people   4 years ago

Do you earn money or you spend your dad"s purse. If you are using your dad then you will only come to know the value of money when you will earn at your own and if you earn and spend then it is an other case. I think if you enough money it should be used or spent on need based. We should by only the quantity of things to the requirement. You can also spend on luxuries if you are living a luxeriios life. I will advise you to save for the rainy day and one day you will realize I am right. Please do not mind and have a nice day commenting on me.


myLot reputation of 96/100. jeiyah_12 (617)   ranked 246 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

I'm starting to realize that... Thanks for advising me, I really appreciated your advice... You're right! I should really not depend how much my dad earns, I mean spending it on luxuries... You helped me realized, thanks...

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8. myLot reputation of 85/100. sushihunk26 (145)   4 years ago


Well, I am an impulsive buyer especially when it comes to shoes and shirts. I am also thinking how I can really minimize my expenses. I am not an expert when it comes to saving money but there is one thing I can tell you.


Save half of the money you have earned and put it in the bank :p


myLot reputation of 96/100. jeiyah_12 (617)   ranked 246 out of 26,920 in people  4 years ago

Thanks for the idea!

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9. sunshinedd (2)   4 years ago

I shuold adimit that most girls are big spenders.most times we like all things which we want,such as cute things,beautiful clothes and so on.To avoid being a shopaholics,I seldom go shopping if there is no need.maybe it's useless.but I saved some of money indeed.

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10. myLot reputation of 99/100. lingli_78 (12264)   ranked 5,666 out of 26,920 in people   4 years ago

i count myself as a wise spender... i try my best not to spend my money on unnecessary things... and i try to save my money as much as i can... my philosophy is, if i didn't need the stuff, then i won't buy it... i try my best to differentiate between what i need and what i want... need means that i really need it urgently... want means i only want to satisfy my ego or whatever it is called... take care and have a nice day...

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