Here are a few shopping habits you should stop now. PennyGem’s Natasha Abellard has the story.
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00:02 With the endless amount of shopping apps out there,
00:06 it's easier than ever to spend money.
00:08 If you're one of those people that are easily swiping away
00:11 or getting caught up with online shopping,
00:13 your spending could be delaying your financial goals.
00:16 According to a survey from Marcus by Goldman Sachs,
00:18 67% of Americans admit that they could be
00:21 in better financial shape.
00:23 NerdWallet reports a few shopping habits
00:25 that you might wanna stop now.
00:27 Let's start with one-click shopping.
00:29 If you're someone who shops online a lot,
00:31 stop saving your credit card information online.
00:33 Having to physically go get your card
00:35 might make you think twice about whether or not
00:37 you need to make the purchase.
00:39 Make sure to think just as hard when grocery shopping.
00:42 It can be really easy to go crazy in the grocery store
00:45 only to end up with a bunch of spoiled food in the fridge.
00:49 If you're constantly throwing out food,
00:51 then you're over shopping.
00:52 When shopping in general,
00:53 consider what brands you really can't live without.
00:56 Sometimes the generic version is just as good
00:58 the brand name but for less money.