Money’s Tight; How a Shopaholic Survives the Recession

Updated Basic Gap Dress, with Simple Great-Looking Accessories

I admit it, I am a shopaholic. I love new things, I love buying things, looking online, and watching trends. However, like most people, with rising gas, food, and housing prices I have become more of a window shopper. So, how do I still shop responsibly, while paying for bills and growing my savings account?

Lately, I spend more time thinking over my purchases, buying clothing that will last longer, and go through multiple seasons, and avoiding expensive fads. For example, a pair of black pants; great staple, they last a long time, and you can wear them out or to work, layered with multiple tops for multiple outfits! I stick more to basics and accessorize more. Accessories are always less expensive than clothing items and can update any item. I love Etsy for their amazing selection of homemade accessories. If you don't find what you are looking for there you can even ask someone to create what you have in mind.

However my biggest money saver is bargain shopping; I race to bargain sites like CCO or it's plus size sister site; BCO. When I am in the stores I immediately go to clearance racks, and sales before I go anywhere else. If I need something I try to find it at its lowest discount, and then use a coupon! I subscribe to a "Dollar Stretcher Tips Newsletter" and regularly check my bank accounts. One great tip that I learned is to pay yourself first. Whenever your paycheck comes in, put money into your savings account, then after you have paid yourself worry about your bills and then the extra money is yours to spend!

Money is tight, and I’m budgeting more than ever, but a shopaholic will always find a way!

What are your money saving tips?

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