When you’re at the store (or shopping online) and you’re standing in front of that shiny new thing that’s caught your eye, there are a few things you may want to ask yourself first. You don’t want to just plunge head first into spending, and as a general rule, research and careful consideration will often times save you some money. Here are some of the questions off of Moolanomy’s list:

  1. Is there a cheaper alternative that works just as well as this?
  2. Is this just going to add to the clutter?
  3. Will I be using this a few months from now when the thrill wears off?
  4. Can I wait another week (or longer) to buy this?

What questions do you ask yourself before buying?

Check out the full checklist over at 10 Questions to Enhance Your Frugality.

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