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Whereas paying in cash definitely makes you stop and think beforemaking a purchase.

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Keeping the money for entertainment in cash envelopes for the month eliminates buying on impulse.

Whereas cash helps restrain impulsive decisions that will only spend what is in your pocket.

Groceries

Supermarkets are built to get you to spend as much as you could.

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He said its also better to pay in cash as it makes you more realistic.

With cash, one is able to be very thoughtful about what is really needed for the home.

Personal Care Services

Spas, salons and even barbershopscan be costly at times.

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When paying by card, its often easier to add on some treatments or products.

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