Comments on: 7 Unusual Ways to Save Money – Tips for Spending Less Cash

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:04:42 +0000

Ah, yes, I know of participator’s remorse! Weddings are so expensive, even if you’re not getting married….hmmmm….this makes me want to write a series of articles about saving money when you’re a bridesmaid. Thanks for the idea — I love it. “How to Spend Less Cash When You’re a Bridesmaid”

By: RDG

RDG — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:47:58 +0000

The worst for me is weddings…when a family member or good friend asks me to participate or be in it (especially if they participated in mine), i can’t say no…and that can really add up after showers, dresses, shoes, hair, makeup, bachelorette parties, etc. anyway i have had 3 weddings in the last year and more coming this year. they are breaking my bank! participater’s remorse.

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:19:16 +0000

Instead of thinking that not spending money means you don’t have enough money – and are thus bad or unworthy – maybe you could think of not spending money as a choice you’re making. For instance, I choose not to buy trendy clothes or electronics because I’d rather save my money to travel and retire early!

To spend less money, figure out what you really want, and don’t let your friends or family nudge you into buying what you don’t need. Half the stuff we buy is a big waste — I hate realizing a month or two after I bought something that I shouldn’t have spent the money! Buyer’s remorse.

By: Joan

Joan — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:42:32 +0000

Saying no, seems to make me less powerful. I feel that I am admitting that I don’t have enough money and this makes me feel bad or cheap or unworthy. I wish I could feel powerful when saying no.

By: LauriePK

LauriePK — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:35:57 +0000

Spending less money – and saving your money – becomes a habit! The more you spend, the more you want to spend…and the more you save money, the more you want to save…

Mark Phil, you might ask your parents if they want to buy them stuff, to pay them back for paying your tuition! What if they’d rather you save your money?

JunLim, I bet practicing contentment with what you have would stop you from hating your neighbor if he spends his money on expensive cars! I think the more content you are, the less you care what others have.

And Katherine, you’re right! We DON’T need all the material stuff. I went to a flea market yesterday, and was astounded at the amount of stuff we accumulate….then we die, and our stuff gets sold for 25 cents. What’s the point?

By: Katherine Villanueva

Katherine Villanueva — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:55:48 +0000

This post is a great thought. We individuals are craving for more as our status become higher (as our income increases)– we tend to go for more and more expensive things.
It is just … always remember what has God thought to us…
LIVE SIMPLY…
and everything will follow.. our desires.. our wants…our perspective on material things will change…
let us all be simple in living.. we don’t need those material things actually

By: JunLim

JunLim — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:39:29 +0000

Contentment or being content with what you have is also a good way to spending less. Seeing your neighbor driving a new car might bring out an urge in you to buy a new car,too. But if you have contentment in your life and you feel happy with your 1970 Volkswagen, then chances are you won’t buy. Sure you’ll hate your neighbor everytime he passes by in his new car but hey at least you still saved a bundle.

By: mark phil

mark phil — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:16:21 +0000

its kinda hard for an only son to save money because im thinking of my parents who struggled to pay for my tuition, so in return im paying them back somehow by buying them stuff’s and as for me i just buy the things that i need, at home and at work. but at some point you just cant say no, because its a form of depriving yourself to somethings that you like, its ok to spend or buy a thing that you want. but think if it will benefit you. well im still struggling on how to save money even though i know that i need to save money.

By: LauriePK

LauriePK — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:21:20 +0000

Wow — I never thought of creating a graph. That’s not just a great way to track spending and feelings of power (or powerlessness) — it would work with food and emotional eating, too (something I struggle with).

Thanks for the tip, Mary!

By: mary

mary — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:40:06 +0000

I really took this to heart and will remember the idea of power when shopping. I will create a graph,( which is how I change my behavior), to show how money is spent and which power is more present in the moments of the day. I find I get lonely so I spend. There is no power in this…great perspective.