I would say in the past seven or eight years, I've definitely been one of those who never buys anything that I want (or very rarely). But I've decided that's not healthy either. Rather, I'd like to be someone who plans for my wants and, when I reach my monetary goal, buys them.
So I've started making a list of my wants. Some of them are also needs. And as I work hard to pay bills, put food on the table, and save money, I'll also, on a regular basis, take some of my money and put it towards the things on my "wants" list. I work hard. I deserve it. Philip Brewer of Wise Bread has written a great article on this subject. It's Plan for Your Wants. Check it out!
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