2. Markdown Mania

Those shiny “SALE” signs know just what they’re doing to us!

Even the most sensible of shoppers can fall prey to these so-called sales and special offers. While sales aren’t bad all the time, this is when people make impulse purchases of things they do not need. The next time you see a bargain, think about whether it’s really a bargain, ie. “do I really need this?”, because if the answer is no, then really you’re just spending money you could have saved, no matter how little.

Other ways to avoid this markdown mania is to ask yourself questions like “would I buy it if it were at full price?” “How many hours do I have to work to earn the same amount of money?” “Do I own something that serves the same purpose already?” If the answers to these questions check out, go ahead and make that well-deserved purchase!