Try A Spending Fast

Street.com recently asked some financial planning pros for their best tips on living within a budget.

One suggestion that sounds particularly intriguing is declaring a moratorium on spending. Commit to spending absolutely no money for one day a month. Try stretching it to two or three days if possible.

You’ll find out how much money you spend without thinking about it, and you’ll break yourself of the habit of reaching for your wallet on impulse. You may also find that you can do without a lot of things you thought you needed.