#spending-habits
#spending-habits
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fromFast Company
2 weeks agoWelcome to the Anxiety Economy, where safety sells and streaming is optional
In moments of elevated economic uncertainty, the premium on security increases: investors seek safe assets, businesses prioritize safe investments, and families double down on peace of mind.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks agoI'm a financial independence influencer. There are 3 questions everyone should ask before starting their FI journey.
'One of the biggest issues people have is that they are ashamed of their financial lives. They feel that they've made poor financial decisions and dread confronting these uncomfortable realities.'
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
2 months agoMy family was spending $2,500 on food delivery a month - that's $1,000 more than our mortgage. Something had to change.
However, we recently noticed that our spending had gotten extreme. At the beginning of the year, we were ordering dinner to be delivered several days a week.
Everyday cooking
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months agoIf Any Gen-Xer Is Using A Debit Card, They Should See How Much They Could Make By Switching
Gen-Xers should switch from debit to credit cards to maximize cash back rewards, potentially earning over $1,000 monthly.
Finding the best cash back card is crucial for Gen-Xers to capitalize on their spending habits.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months agoWatching My Parents' Retirement Spending Made Me Rethink My Own Early Retirement Number
Many people overestimate how much they will need to retire, often working longer than necessary, according to insights from a Reddit poster regarding his parents' frugal lifestyle.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
3 months agoWe splurged on extras and all-inclusive plans for our first trip to Disney World. It was a magical disaster.
"Going all-inclusive quickly turned us into theme-park economists...Suddenly, we weren't just skipping the money bickering - we were fully committed to extracting every ounce of value from our prepaid adventure."
Parenting
fromIndependent
4 months agoFinancial compatibility in relationships: how do spender/saver couples make it work?
Different spending habits don't have to break a relationship; instead, they can create balance and diverse perspectives if both partners engage in open, respectful communication.
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months agoI spent $185k this year because of family adventures - with college costs looming, am I trapped in a never-ending grind?
It's perfectly okay to splurge on meaningful family experiences; however, it's crucial to align such spending with your long-term financial goals.
Retirement
#impulse-buying
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months agoUse these strategies to avoid impulse buying
Impulse buying can lead to financial regret and hinder long-term goals, especially under high inflation.
Implementing strategies like reflecting before purchases and creating a shopping list can curb impulse buying.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months agoThe Financial Detox You Need This January to Start the Year Right
Gaining control of your finances is one of the most important things you can do to improve yourself, and performing a financial detox in January is an excellent time to start. Reviewing all of your sources of income and expenses is just the first step in what should become a lifelong process.
Digital life
Business
fromFortune
9 months agoMillennials 'scarred from the Great Recession and COVID' are financially outperforming Gen Xers and boomers at the same age
Millennials are financially better off than Gen X and boomers, with higher net worth and asset ownership due to lessons learned from past economic challenges.
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