Wants Over Needs: 7 Places You're Spending More Money Than You Should

I know, I know, it's way more fun to buy what you want rather than what you can afford. However, if we're trying to get on some stable financial footing we're going to do the boring option and stick with what we can actually afford … and not bust the bank in the process. By making some solid financial decisions throughout our lives, we can have a lifetime of financially security rather than periods of no money freak outs. I've been there, and I know how terrible they are. Click through for 7 places you're spending more money than you should! -By Anna Newell Jones

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