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Here are fivestrategies to stop spending more than you better.

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Whatever the case, buying unexpected items impacts your monthly expenses.

Protect yourself from impulse purchases with a 24-hour rule.

With this rule, you wait a full day before purchasing an item you want.

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After waiting a full day, review the item and see if you still want it.

Over half of Americans eat out multiple times per week.

To limit your spending, find meals to cook at home.

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Spending an afternoon prepping meals for the week can save you thousands over time and is easier than expected.

Review what subscriptions youre paying for to avoid unnecessary expenses.

you could also use other apps to track and manage your subscriptions to ensure youre not overpaying.

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Cutting back on your clothing expenses can help you steer your finances in a better direction.

However, clothing is necessary, and anything torn, worn or stained will eventually need replacing.

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