Poll of the Day > Spending habits

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Your spending habits

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I'm not so much a tightwad, as much as there's very little I find worth spending money on.

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Frugal in some areas, reckless in others. I'll refuse to buy a game at full pop -- then buy it after a discount -- while simultaneously impulse-purchasing things that are more expensive than the difference in price or, at times, the game itself. Granted, I barely play the games I buy, so not paying full makes a lot of sense particularly when they're eventually be available on the cheap. In the case of Arkham City, I think I paid $30 for the GOTY collection which I could have later got for $5.... and I still haven't played it.


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I'm cheap in just about every aspect in life and like to have a large safety net of money before making major purchases. I also tend to make those purchases using cash rather than taking out a loan or putting it on a credit card. I also buy mostly used items except for stuff like shoes, socks, underwear, etc.

I like to spend money wisely in most cases and love a good deal. However at times I've been known to waste money. "More tightwad than spendthrift" is probably best.

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Clench281 posted...

I'm not so much a tightwad, as much as there's very little I find worth spending money on.

Pretty much this.

I've had to pinch pennies for so long that when I actually do have money, it's sometimes hard to pry open my wallet.


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captpackrat posted...

I've had to pinch pennies for so long that when I actually do have money, it's sometimes hard to pry open my wallet.

I can relate.

BUT... whenever I move anywhere, I spend on movers. I could do it myself but I pulled my back out last time I did so... fuck that.

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HornedLion posted...

I can relate.

BUT... whenever I move anywhere, I spend on movers. I could do it myself but I pulled my back out last time I did so... fuck that.

Ive moved four times in the last five years. My clinic bought me movers during the last move...so freaking nice Ill be hiring them if the next place doesnt also pay for the move.

I have a tendency to be somewhat tight with my money for a while and then binge spend every so often. Bought a bunch of music gear the past few weeks just because I decided I really wanted to get a home studio going

If I can't justify it I don't get it.

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I watch my spending for the most part - I admit I cave in to impulses every now and again.

I also like to have a sizable amount of money in the bank for emergencies and/or major purchases.

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my family are almost literal financial vampires, so I definitely tend to lean towards tightwad...

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I try to save as much as I can.

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If I want something I buy it without worrying about sales, if I don't want it I don't buy it.

My phone currently is cracked covered in tape missing all volume and power buttons and has something jammed in the audio jack. The one before that cost $30.

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If it is something I will use a lot, I have no issue investing in it. Examples:

I work 8+ hours a day. I'll easily drop 300-500 on my shoes between insoles, shoes, etc. I spent 1200 on my computer desk chair that I sit at for several hours.

I sleep 8 hours or so a night, so I spent a few thousand on the most comfortable mattress I could find. Worth every penny. That is 16 hours of every day - no money wasted.

If something will help me do a higher quality job at work, I'm ok spending some money on it at this point of my life - I figure I will get many, many years out of it.

I don't spend big money on things like games, movies, etc, however.

I also only spend what I have. If I don't have the money in savings - I'm not buying it.

I decide on a goal to get something, save money and get it. I never save any money just for the sake of saving it, except some for emergencies ofcourse.


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I do more saving than spending, but I do like to treat myself once in a while.

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