2006-07-24 01:05:49 · 12 answers · asked by dev 2 in Social Science ➔ Economics
Sit down, do some good budgeting, and put money in a separate account that is only for your habits. Make strict rules about what you can purchase with what account, and pretend that your shopping account is the only money you have.
The stuff you buy would not look good underneath a bridge when you're homeless, now would it?
2006-07-24 01:07:59 · answer #1 · answered by Elie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cut up your credit cards. Stay off internet shopping sites. Do not go to the mall or any stores. I have the same problem. I've found if it's not in front of me I won't think I need it and I won't buy it. I stay away from the mall. I am an ebay addict.
2006-07-24 08:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by impossible 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
destroy your credit cards or put them in a safe deposit box.
You could try to freeze them in a block of ice so they are not readily available. If you use your cash, consider putting it into a savings account that requires 2 signatures. (if you are not married, you could have mom or dad as the other person)
Also, visit Oprah.com and check out the Debt Diet. Some good advice there!
Good Luck
2006-07-24 08:09:36 · answer #3 · answered by tweetymay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your credit card in the freezer & at home when shopping. That way if you really need to purchase something, you'll at least have to wait.
2006-07-24 08:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by chuckarock2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put all your money in a savings acct that you can only go into at certain times a month. and you will learn control. Trust me.
2006-07-24 08:09:16 · answer #5 · answered by sshhmmee2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is my advice. keep your credit cards or debit cards you have at home and use only cash whenever u buy stuff. you'll see the value of your money more this way. eventually you'll be able to control yourself :D
2006-07-24 10:40:56 · answer #6 · answered by J.Y. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steal rather than buy and you'll be a much happier person. If that doesn't work try genocide. It's more relaxing than you'd think.
2006-07-24 08:08:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am like that to. I say to myself that I need to just save my money and only spend my bills. It sometimes work but not always.
Shane
2006-07-24 08:12:36 · answer #8 · answered by shanebullard20032003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO STAY AWAY FROM SHOPPING BUT I WOULD WRITE DOWN MYSELF A LIST OF ITEMS I NEED VS INCOME AND THEN CHOOSE MOST IMPORTANT.GO SHOPPING WITH THAT LIST AND DON'T BUY ANYTHING ELSE.
2006-07-24 08:32:36 · answer #9 · answered by dan22man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 step program.
2006-07-24 22:02:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋