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Originally Posted by annielovesbacon
I am in between jobs right now... I am doing a bit of freelance work but it doesn't bring in much money. My new job starts on June 1. My problem is I'm a compulsive shopper, I drop money without thinking about it, I have no self control... this is NOT an option now, my bank account is running on fumes and I have to budget every last dollar for the next two months... yet that is still not enough to motivate me to save my money. Just yesterday I bought two swimsuits I don't need.
How do y'all stop yourself from reckless shopping??
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I don’t. I’m in your boat and, if we are to sink, we will sink together.
I know that my bank will charge me $36 for each overdraft and pay the ‘overdraft,’ if it’s less than $2,000. I’m not running on fumes, I’m swallowing gasoline. I’m in a danger zone.
My newest spending sprees revolve around food. I have a fear of running out of food and I spend $500 or more to assure myself that I will have enough to eat during the month. And I bought two new $185 shirts (short-sleeve linen/cotton — for Summer).
I’m as anxious as you to find out how folks might handle this risky behavior. I would turn my money management to those that I trust but I don’t trust anyone.