6 signs you’re overspending, plus 4 tips to get back in control

6 signs you’re overspending, plus 4 tips to get back in control

Are you feeling the pinch of financial strain? It's time to identify the red flags of overspending and learn effective strategies to regain control. Discover the six telltale signs of financial excess and four practical tips to steer your budget back on track.

Your spending will equal what you have available to spend

Look out for the signs of overspending

Be conscious of the natural human drive for more

If we think that our wellbeing and happiness can only come from external pleasure, we will be trapped on the hedonic treadmill and no matter how much money we make or how much power and status we have, we’ll never feel like we have enough.

About the author:

Paco de Leon is an author, illustrator, musician, and the founder of The Hell Yeah Group, a financial firm dedicated to inspiring creatives to engage with their personal and business finances.

Build a buffer

An ideal buffer is an entire month’s worth of expenses, but less can work too.

Don’t bring your bills and life debit card to a fun situation

The quality of your financial decisions can be drastically improved by avoiding an environment where you will be tempted to make bad decisions

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