7 Purchases that Are Sabotaging Your Budget

When I decided I needed to get out of debt once and for all I decided to make some tough choices. It meant slashing expenses from my monthly spending and now it means regularly reviewing where the money is going to make sure the wants don't creep into the needs list. There are a lot of things we want to have but don't necessarily need, so keep this in mind the next time you plan to spend your money. Those luxury items that it seems like you just can't live without, are often those items that your budget can't live with. Learning to pinpoint those troublesome buys is key to a happy wallet. Click through for 7 purchases that are sabotaging your budget! -By Anna Newell Jones

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