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Clutter leads to overspending.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re not overspending because of your budget, you\u2019re overspending because of your clutter. Look around, all the stuff used to be money. Clutter isn\u2019t just a home organization problem; it is a financial issue that overwhelms families trying to stick to a budget.<\/p>\n

Disorganization leads to overspending. Buying a duplicate with 2-day shipping is easier when you can\u2019t find something, but it perpetuates the problem. Decision fatigue is real, and a cluttered home means spending more money on dining out, takeout, and convenience purchases. Bottom line, clutter is the source of overspending.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll never need to organize something you did not buy. Removing things from your home and reducing what comes in work together to create more organization and save money. Decluttering feels lighter and freer. It shifts your spending habits to not just buying less but a desire to own less too. Here are three habits that will have an immediate impact on your budget<\/a> and organize your home at the same time.<\/p>\n

Inventory First<\/h2>\n

Adopt a \u201cuse what you have\u201d mentality. This is especially helpful with consumable items. Cook only from your existing inventory<\/a>. Look up ingredient substitutions, you will find one. Observe how in as little as a week, the fridge, freezer, and pantry become emptier and easier to organize by using up inventory. And just when you think there are no more meals in the house, try again. Get creative and you\u2019ll find another one.<\/p>\n

Shopping Moratorium<\/h2>\n

If you find yourself buying a specific item often or shopping in a certain store or website, resolve to not buy for at least six months. Use your bank\u2019s online tools to review your purchases and see the potential savings by category and by store. Delete shopping apps from your phone. Disconnect your credit card from websites. And tell a friend who can be your accountability partner when you\u2019re tempted to shop.<\/p>\n

Borrow, Repurpose, or Do Without<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s normalize believing we do not have to own everything, and it does not have to be new to us. The next time you consider buying, ask yourself the following questions. Let buying be your last resort.<\/p>\n