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In this episode: Tools and tricks to help maintain control of your money and not get TRAPPED by marketing and hyper-consumerism.
1) Yahoo, Google, or Outlook Calendar to forecast expenses
2) Computerized systems to track your spending
3) Manage Your Shopping List with Get It Done Guy: http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/managing-your-shopping-list.aspx
4) Use the Envelope System for groceries, clothing, and dining
5) Clip coupons (and place them in your envelopes)
6) Keep your finances organized with a filing system for bills, statements, loan documents, and tax-related stuff
007) Avoid situations where spending could be a problem.
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Hey Steve, great information on the podcast as always! I especially like tip #007, as it is very easy to go places “to just look around” and end up buying something that you just “had to have”. Avoiding those places is definitely one way to curb the impulse buying.
Thanks Jon! You know another successful trap that ALWAYS gets me for $20? The super-huge refillable popcorn bucket with soda combo at the movie theater. They have me trained to walk in the door, IMMEDIATELY head towards the counter and give them money. At least I go in there knowing full-well that they’ve got me by the pocket-book. (Another great Envelope System category).
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