Comments on: How To Avoid Buying Things You Do Not Need! http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/ Tips, Motivation, and Resources for Living Life to the Fullest! Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:20:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: mutuelle http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/comment-page-1/#comment-6481 mutuelle Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:10:58 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/#comment-6481 Great advises,I just want to add that people may be concious about this,they just need reminders and be warned ,from time to time.I appreciate the way you developed. Great advises,I just want to add that people may be concious about this,they just need reminders and be warned ,from time to time.I appreciate the way you developed.

]]> By: StopBuyingStuff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/comment-page-1/#comment-4966 StopBuyingStuff Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:38:26 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/#comment-4966 I think not buying stuff can be a celebration rather than a deprivation! If you think this is a good idea, come join our online community. Stop Buying Stuff Magazine is dedicated to celebrating those aspects of our lives that are untouched by corporate greed. Read us, send us along, and contribute to us: www.stopbuyingstuffmagazine.com Can’t wait to hear from you! I think not buying stuff can be a celebration rather than a deprivation! If you think this is a good idea, come join our online community. Stop Buying Stuff Magazine is dedicated to celebrating those aspects of our lives that are untouched by corporate greed. Read us, send us along, and contribute to us:

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Can’t wait to hear from you!

]]> By: Art Shunk http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/comment-page-1/#comment-1860 Art Shunk Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:11:22 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/#comment-1860 I was raised as a Catholic but am now and forever an Atheist. A friend who is still a practicing Catholic came up with the idea of me donating a dollar to his church's collections for every frivolous purchase I make. After dolling out $8 for the first few weeks I have yet to make any additional unnecessary buys. He spoke to the priest about our situation and he wrote me a note thanking me for the donation along with something about straying, still loved, etc. etc....you get the idea. This works for me and a similar punitive prevention scheme may work for you if you have a friend you can trust with opposing views of some sort. It could be religious, political, social, whatever. I was raised as a Catholic but am now and forever an Atheist. A friend who is still a practicing Catholic came up with the idea of me donating a dollar to his church’s collections for every frivolous purchase I make. After dolling out $8 for the first few weeks I have yet to make any additional unnecessary buys. He spoke to the priest about our situation and he wrote me a note thanking me for the donation along with something about straying, still loved, etc. etc….you get the idea.

This works for me and a similar punitive prevention scheme may work for you if you have a friend you can trust with opposing views of some sort. It could be religious, political, social, whatever.

]]> By: 28 Unique Bits of Financial Brilliance | ? http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/comment-page-1/#comment-1700 28 Unique Bits of Financial Brilliance | ? Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:05:21 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/#comment-1700 [...] Stop buying “stuff” you do not need! – “Purchases of a few hundred dollars add up quickly to thousands of dollars.  On top of that, if you carry a balance on your credit card, you will pay on average 12% to 14% interest.  These rates can skyrocket quickly if you are late on even one payment.  In addition, you may become subject to late fees and penalties.  All this to get something that isn’t even used or enjoyed.  No thank you!” – via My Super-Charged Life [...] [...] Stop buying “stuff” you do not need! – “Purchases of a few hundred dollars add up quickly to thousands of dollars.  On top of that, if you carry a balance on your credit card, you will pay on average 12% to 14% interest.  These rates can skyrocket quickly if you are late on even one payment.  In addition, you may become subject to late fees and penalties.  All this to get something that isn’t even used or enjoyed.  No thank you!” – via My Super-Charged Life [...]

]]> By: Kimberly Morrow http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/comment-page-1/#comment-1696 Kimberly Morrow Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:42:20 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/#comment-1696 Great post. I was trying to quell the urge to buy something online just now, so I did a quick search on Dave Ramsey to help me stop shopping. Your post came up and it was just what I needed. I can't even remember what I was thinking about buying right now. I can really relate to the philosophy behind "Feed your mind vitamins of frugality." Doing this has been the most effective way to keep me from buying things I don't need. See my post on this subject at http://kimberlymorrow.typepad.com/painless_money_saving_tip/2008/07/we-areconstantly-bombarded-with-messages-tobuy-and-consume-whether-you-believe-it-or-not-advertising-is-effective-here-is.html Great post. I was trying to quell the urge to buy something online just now, so I did a quick search on Dave Ramsey to help me stop shopping. Your post came up and it was just what I needed. I can’t even remember what I was thinking about buying right now. I can really relate to the philosophy behind “Feed your mind vitamins of frugality.” Doing this has been the most effective way to keep me from buying things I don’t need.
See my post on this subject at
http://kimberlymorrow.typepad.com/painless_money_saving_tip/2008/07/we-areconstantly-bombarded-with-messages-tobuy-and-consume-whether-you-believe-it-or-not-advertising-is-effective-here-is.html

]]> By: 28 Unique Bits of Financial Brilliance | Marc and Angel Hack Life http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/comment-page-1/#comment-1614 28 Unique Bits of Financial Brilliance | Marc and Angel Hack Life Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:18:40 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/#comment-1614 [...] Stop buying “stuff” you do not need! – “Purchases of a few hundred dollars add up quickly to thousands of dollars.  On top of that, if you carry a balance on your credit card, you will pay on average 12% to 14% interest.  These rates can skyrocket quickly if you are late on even one payment.  In addition, you may become subject to late fees and penalties.  All this to get something that isn’t even used or enjoyed.  No thank you!” – via My Super-Charged Life [...] [...] Stop buying “stuff” you do not need! – “Purchases of a few hundred dollars add up quickly to thousands of dollars.  On top of that, if you carry a balance on your credit card, you will pay on average 12% to 14% interest.  These rates can skyrocket quickly if you are late on even one payment.  In addition, you may become subject to late fees and penalties.  All this to get something that isn’t even used or enjoyed.  No thank you!” – via My Super-Charged Life [...]

]]> By: SavingDiva http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/comment-page-1/#comment-1612 SavingDiva Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:18:12 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/#comment-1612 I try to avoid the trigger locations...malls...etc... I try to avoid the trigger locations…malls…etc…

]]> By: Weekend Roundup | Remodeling This Life http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/comment-page-1/#comment-1598 Weekend Roundup | Remodeling This Life Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:08:33 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/#comment-1598 [...] How To Avoid Buying Things You Do Not Need [...] [...] How To Avoid Buying Things You Do Not Need [...]

]]> By: mmechels http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/comment-page-1/#comment-1597 mmechels Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:29:11 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/#comment-1597 Great article! Have you looked into Dave Ramsey? He's a money-saving, credit card-cutting, financial peace hero... daveramsey.com Great article! Have you looked into Dave Ramsey? He’s a money-saving, credit card-cutting, financial peace hero…

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]]> By: mandy http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/comment-page-1/#comment-1594 mandy Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:39:22 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-avoid-buying-things-you-do-not-need/#comment-1594 I know what you mean about things sticking in your mind. I jokingly went into the Coach store at the mall nearby to ask the price of a bag--I know how expensive they are and my husband was way underestimating. The price tag was $489! The saleswoman then told me it was too big for me and showed me a smaller version for $318. I said, "Thanks. I'll have to think about it," and left with zero intention of returning. Then over the next two weeks, I found myself actually considering going back to buy it. It goes against everything I believe in to spend that much money on something like a purse. I couldn't seem to get it out of my head! My husband said they must use subliminal messages or something. I didn't buy it; I didn't give in. It was such a cute bag, though . . . I know what you mean about things sticking in your mind. I jokingly went into the Coach store at the mall nearby to ask the price of a bag–I know how expensive they are and my husband was way underestimating. The price tag was $489! The saleswoman then told me it was too big for me and showed me a smaller version for $318. I said, “Thanks. I’ll have to think about it,” and left with zero intention of returning. Then over the next two weeks, I found myself actually considering going back to buy it. It goes against everything I believe in to spend that much money on something like a purse. I couldn’t seem to get it out of my head! My husband said they must use subliminal messages or something. I didn’t buy it; I didn’t give in. It was such a cute bag, though . . .

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