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Originally Posted by June08
I agree with Blueberrybook that some months are just expensive. And, as someone who also moved recently, getting settled into a new place is expensive even if you already have a good amount of stuff to fill the place. This month, I'm spending significantly more than usual because of stuff I need for my new place. For example, the lighting in my place is AWFUL, so I bought a new lamp. But, it isn't enough (the corner where my table is at is super dark) so i need to get another lamp so I can actually see what I'm working on at my table. Because of outlet space, I'll have to get a surge protector when I buy the new lamp so I can plug in everything I need to in this spot of my apartment. Thankfully, I can get a lamp for $10. The lightbulb for the lamp costs more than that.
All that is just to say getting settled into a new space takes both time and money. And, sometimes, you just need new clothes.
Also to your questions, I think some of it comes down to your motivation for shopping and what the spending is doing to your bank account since a person can overspend without being manic.
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And if you have credit cards pay off the entire balance due MONTHLY so you do not become a slave to high interest rates. We put most everthing on credit cards as H had a horrific experience with bank fraud which if you think credit card fraud is a pain, it's a cakewalk compared to bank fraud. But we pay off every balance in full each month, and if you will find yourself going outside your means, stick with a bank account and have a credit card for dire emergencies. Though a couple times of year, make a token purchase on it like $20, $25 so they don't close your account. But if even that is too tempting, stick with checks, cash, and debit cards.
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