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How can I stop being such a shopaholic?

Asked by sillygirl006 3 months ago, 14 answers.
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Ok...

I'm a little bit of a shopaholic. I have money...but that doesn't mean I need to be spending it so frivelously. how can I stop being so dumb with it???

Any tips/ advice/ hints??

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Answered by sillist1s on Jun 29, 2008, 09:20PM
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yeah, put the money in a savings account or CD that way it wouldn't be too hard to spend it. Then, whenever you go shopping some place shop with someone that loves to save money. Half the time, they'll tell you not to buy something.
Or you could do what I do, cause I love to spend money too, ask yourself "do I really need this?" If you come up with yes like in 3 seconds, then you don't need it.

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Answered by jaes on Jun 29, 2008, 07:01PM
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put it in a savings account, helps me

Answered by sillygirl006 on Jun 29, 2008, 07:10PM
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ihave a savings account...that's part of the reason why I have money...

Answered by fau on Jun 29, 2008, 07:38PM
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just throw the money away lol I don't know

Answered by sillygirl006 on Jun 29, 2008, 07:39PM
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lol...well then tha twould not serve anyone...I'd still lose money and I wouldn't have anything to show for it.

Answered by rickd on Jun 29, 2008, 08:36PM
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Dont go to stores. go to the park instead.

Answered by sillygirl006 on Jun 29, 2008, 09:09PM
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ooo...moderator...I like the way you think. and the fact that I can only do like...5 pushups will serve me well! ha ha...yeah, I'm working on that...

thanks!

Answered by sillygirl006 on Jun 29, 2008, 09:22PM
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ok...good advice...

Answered by male909 on Jun 30, 2008, 04:52PM
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by giving me all your money

Answered by sillygirl006 on Jul 03, 2008, 06:07PM
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h aha ha!!! you sound creepy right there!

Answered by male909 on Jul 04, 2008, 12:20AM
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ahhh thats it... talk dirty to me baby

Answered by sillygirl006 on Jul 04, 2008, 12:24AM
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you nerd!!

Answered by shredder on Jul 05, 2008, 02:21PM
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sillygirl, here's how I save money:

Our society is one of consumption. We are bred to consume. To Buy, buy, buy. Those urges we have to shop, to buy, and to consume are a product of our programming.

You want to save money? Rebel (vb.). Don't buy becasue you have money in your pocket. Don't buy, because that's exactly what they want you to do. Keep your money at home. It may feel good to spend money but that's only because we are programmed to feel that way. Do you ever buy something and then ask others for their approval of your purchase? Standard Comsumer Psychology. Rebel. Don't be a product of useless spending.

Understanding this concept will save you money. Which leads to the next question. What do I use money for? Food, shelter, and helping your fellow humankind.

This may sound silly at first, and indeed, it has taken me years of practise. But the feeling you get from buying a homeless person lunch or your best friend that thing they can't afford is better than anything you could buy for yourself.