Stop Impulse Spending

Regain Control of Your Finances By Putting Your Emotional Brain in Check

June 30, 2010

Out the corner of your eye they catch your attention. The sharp pair of designer shoes sits there calling your name. At first it’s just a whisper, then it turns into a seductive dialog, and finally morphs into a maddening roar of temptation. And so the age old battle begins anew – the war between [...]

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Has Habit Spending Drained Your Wallet?

March 10, 2010

Yes I’m a hot chocolate fiend. An addict if you must. Some have their Starbuck lattes. Others swear by their Jamba Juice smoothies. My liquid pleasure is Dunkin’ Donuts white hot chocolate. Surprising then that I just finished my first Dunkin’ Donuts hot chocolate in weeks. Funny because I used to drink them daily. Whenever [...]

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“Don’t Touch” – Sound Advice for Adults as Well as Kids

January 9, 2010

“Don’t Touch” – As a kid I absolutely hated these two words. My parents were old school disciplinarians. My mom had eyes in the back of her head and her laser like glance could freeze you cold in your place. No “time outs” for this kid. No in store temper tantrums. No new age parenting [...]

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The Uncomfortable Truth About Comfort Spending

November 19, 2009

When I was a kid I got comfort from my mother’s cooking. Black eyed peas and rice that just danced on the tip of your tongue sending waves of sheer joy through your body. Sumptious candied yams that simply melted on the tip of your tongue. Sweet golden brown cornbread that crumbled warmly in your [...]

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“Where’s All the Money Gone?” – Use This Simple Method To Track Your Finances

November 12, 2009

Ever had more month than money? Ever look frantically for that $20 bill only to realize you’ve already spent it? Ever look at your wallet and wonder where the heck all your money went? Money just seems to disappear. Vanish into thin air. You know what I’m talking about – you start the week with [...]

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What You Absolutely Need to Know About Liquidation Sales

February 20, 2009

You see the signs – “Going Out of Business”, “Everything Must Go”, “Nothing Held Back,” and quickly your mind races as you think of what you might be able to pick up for a steal of a deal. With an ailing economy more retailers than ever will be shutting their doors for good. Already stores [...]

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5 Simple Ways to Stop Impulse Spending

February 11, 2009

Do you find yourself walking out of the mall with a hundred dollars worth of shoes, clothes or electronic gadgets when you only went in “to browse” ?  Is your closet full of pants, dresses or blouses you’ve never even worn? Do you wonder what ever possessed you to purchase that ugly retro style lamp [...]

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