We all go out shopping sometimes to get something when we feel miserable, but with todays financial climate, is that a good idea? All of a sudden were being told our jobs arent safe due to downsizing and companies going bust, and it seems as though every penny needs to be saved instead of spent, and that ‘rainy day’, which we put some money aside for, has finally arrived.This is directed at the men to, not just the women. cds, dvds, games, some designer clothes- buying something for ourselves at a time when were feeling low can cheer us up. Theres nothing wrong with buying the odd dvd, but how many times you feel the need to buy something? More than a couple of times a month can start to take its toll on the wallet. The newly released dvd will cost between £9-15, and buying four times a month is between £36-60 -alot just on dvds isnt it?
So would it be so bad to buy a expensive item once in awhile, or smaller, cheaper items more often? Depends on the item -That new Gibson Les paul at £1,500 might well be left on the shelf when previously it wouldve got picked up. Sure, its a Gibson Les Paul, but you can buy an Epiphone copy at a great reduced price and then buy new pickups if needs be- and still not reach that £1,500 mark. Those designer dresses that catch your eye really need buying -when a cheaper brand can look just as great, with no-one but the fashion police none the wiser. Whats the sensible option? If you despearatley need the item, living off pasta for afew months wont kill you. Cutting down on luxury items to get that purchase can work out in the long run, teaching you money management. Listing all the items you WANT, and buy one a month. Spreading out the purchases will really help in the long run. Do you really need to buy it if your not gonna watch the dvd more than acouple of times a month? With all those forgotten outfits in the wardobe gathering dust do you really need another outfit?
Just because we’re watching what we put our money into doesnt mean we cant still go out and have fun, we just have to be less wasteful with what we do buy. The only person making you buy the items are yourself.