Dr. Judith Gerhart, CFP
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst 
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November 13, 2008
Let’s stop buying stuff we don’t need
Now’s the time for us all to once and for all figure out the difference between ‘needs’ and ‘wants.” Apparently it’s human nature to want more than we need. We need transportation; we don’t need a new sports car. We need clothes; we don’t need new designer threads each season. Nix the knickknacks.
Say no to impulse items. To all of them, for now… We don’t’ need to buy that fruit and ice drink available after work or school that costs $6.75 per drink. You’ll be spending $33.75 a week before tax, provided you only stop by the stand on weekdays. After buying these 42 weeks a year, you’ll be out of pocket over $1,500 a year, including sales tax. And that’s for just ice and fruit that would cost you perhaps $100 a year out your own refrigerator. Is it worth it? That’ s a lot of money flying out of our pockets without our even noticing.
By: Cynthia Thompson
Posted by Judith Gerhart on November 13, 2008 | Permalink | Post a comment
Topics: Divorce, Finance, Tips |
