How Smart Spending Can Align With Your Values💡

Money Matters
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Yesterday we talked about money as a tool for the life you want. Today let’s look at a trend that’s all about being intentional with what you buy and what you don’t buy.

There’s a viral idea online called underconsumption core, where people focus on using what they already have, buying only what’s truly needed, and avoiding impulse purchases. This trend pushes back against constant consumerism and encourages more thoughtful spending.

Shifting toward this mindset can help you reduce waste, save money, and make financial decisions that line up with your long‑term goals and values.

What’s one spending habit you’ve changed to better reflect your values?
Looking forward to your comments :backhand_index_pointing_down:

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The biggest change that we made was budgeting for clothing. Either in person or online, being mindful that just because its “on sale” or it looks nice, or we “might wear it”…once…Being mindful that we don’t need to be purchasing, just to bolster our wardrobe. It has caused us to save substantially…Especially when we think about sustainability and fast-fashion.

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For me, it’s skincare! I love trying new brands, but often I end up with a bunch of half-open bottles—I’m trying to make an effort in finishing what I have before buying more products.

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For me it was cutting down random online shopping. If I can’t remember why I wanted it after 48 hours, I don’t need it :sweat_smile:

Small changes really add up.

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TBH, I won’t say I’ve changed anytting per se. I know that I have increased the percentage I save from every paycheque though.

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I won’t say I have changed any of my spending habits. But cutting down on random online impluse buying. Little changes add up

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Biggest habit is I carefully think whether I can afford it twice? when buying something. That keeps me in check.