Get out of Debt

Financial Terms and Glossary

Expense #3: Clothing


This can be very difficult for many people, but you have to ask yourself before you buy any clothing "Do I need this?".  Not "Do I want this?".  Here is the "clothing rule":

Always decide what you are going to purchase BEFORE you go into the store and stick to it.  Do all your "shopping" at home (not on the computer).  If you truly need a new jacket because the old one has a hole in it and it's really cold outside then you can go get a jacket.  But don't start looking around at the skirts and hats while you are there.  Get the jacket and run!

Also, always buy on sale.  There are sales everywhere.  Don't buy anything full price.  Go to Target or Walmart or Khols when they have a sale and get the same thing for less. Leave your pride at the door. You can get good brands and professional clothing for much lower prices if you search hard and have a little patience.

How much will you save by doing this.  Tough to say.  Some people already do this.  Some don't and throw away $100's a month.  I'd say anywhere from $0 - $300 a month. You know if you spend too much on clothes. You also know if clothing is a key component to your job. So think twice and make smart shopping decisions when it comes to your clothes. Buy quality professional clothing and do not impulse buy!

Go to Expense #4: Entertainment

 

Click here to find out more and
Download our FREE Budget Tracker Software

Software

Download Free Budget Tracker Software

Free Gas Mileage Tracking MPG Software

6 Steps to no Debt 

Step #1:  Renegotiate debt, consolidate debt, and settle debt

2) Pay off your credit card

3) Get some emergency savings

4) Start investing in 401k plan or IRA

5) Pay off other debt

6) Invest conservatively

Controlling Expenses 

1) Utilities

2) Food

3) Clothing

4) Entertainment

5) Gas

6) Other "Stuff"

Other Info

Organize Your Life

Free Organizer Software

Movie Lists

This site is © Copyright TSI 2007, All Rights Reserved  Terms of Use