INTERVIEW – The psychology of overspending and practical steps you can use to stop

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GUEST – Maya Fisher-French is a financial journalist and author at Maya on Money

Do you often find yourself buying things even when you didn’t plan to? It can be hard to resist a good deal on football tickets or a stylish new pair of shoes—even if they don’t quite fit in this month’s budget. In the moment, the purchase may feel great. You’re pumped for that football game, and you already have a whole outfit planned around those shoes. But over time, impulse buying could mean bad news for your wallet.

If you realize that you're overspending and are ready to stop — remember, overspending hinders the life of your dreams! — there are solutions.
17 Jul 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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