How Online Impulse Buys Sneakily Break Your Budget
Discover how impulsive online buys add up quickly with a comic twist. Learn a helpful tip to curb spending temptations!
Impulse buying online is the modern-day pocket picker. We’ve all experienced how ‘just one more thing’ quickly escalates. But why does it matter? Understanding the psychology and taking steps to curb impulse buys can help you maintain a healthy budget.
Panel 1: Mia fills her online cart with 'small treats,' convincing herself they’re harmless — but the total creeps past her budget.
Panel 2: The shock on Mia’s face is impossible to ignore as she unlocks her phone to reveal her bank statement, and coffee spills from her mouth.
Panel 3: Surrounded by quirky but unneeded purchases, Mia realizes her 'deals' have conquered her living room.
Panel 4: With a renewed determination, Mia creates a wish list and a strict budget, vowing to conquer the impulse monster.
To prevent your budget from spiraling out of control, set aside shopping ‘wants’ in a wishlist before checking out. What strategies do you use to fight online shopping temptations?
