Fool-Proof Ways to Get Your Spending In Check

Spaving Explained

Spaving, a blend of spending and saving, is a buzzword that describes spending money with the intention of saving. Rachel Cruze explains that while some forms of spaving can be beneficial, others are merely marketing tactics designed to make you spend more on unnecessary items 1. For instance, the allure of free shipping often leads consumers to add more items to their cart to meet the minimum purchase requirement, which can result in spending more than intended.

The truth is, it's always a strategy behind the scenes.

--- Rachel Cruze

Rachel advises that instead of falling for these tactics, it's crucial to stick to your budget and only buy what you truly need 2.

   

Impulse Traps

Impulse spending often arises from spaving tactics, where the promise of saving money leads to unplanned purchases. Rachel Cruze highlights how free shipping offers can tempt shoppers to buy more than necessary, turning a simple purchase into a spree 3. This behavior is fueled by a scarcity mindset, where the fear of missing out on a deal drives excessive buying.

You shouldn't have to scheme and strategize around just basic home supplies.

--- Rachel Cruze

Rachel emphasizes the importance of being intentional with spending and sticking to a budget to avoid these traps 2.