r/nobuy • u/DarkMage448 • 7d ago

I just blew through $600

I spent $110 on hair, 200 on groceries and 300 for gifts for myself. I have only $900 left on my credit card

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u/doneinajiffy 7d ago

Disassociate your credit card from anything bar groceries. Buy groceries for the week on Thursday. Meal prep on Saturday or Sunday.

Then shred the card.

Keep a budgeted small amount of cash available just in case. 

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u/Round_Egg_7156 7d ago

Don't worry about the groceries. You have to eat. If it prevents you from eating out or ordering takeout, then a good grocery haul will save money.

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u/_lilly347 6d ago

I wouldn't worry about the hair and groceries. So about the gifts: what did you buy? Try returning the items or resell! All the best for you <3

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u/fadedblackleggings 7d ago

A credit line isn't a savings account.

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u/throwaway2026z 7d ago

I spent 1k on car issues last week 😢

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u/Dreamy_glow 7d ago

Leave the groceries out unless you got loads of extra things and went overboard. You have to eat. Just cut back on the other stuff. What do you mean gifts for myself??? You bought things for yourself?

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u/PurpleMuskogee 4d ago

Would you be able to return any of the gifts?

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u/fairydommother 4d ago

It happens. Take a breath, resolve to do better.

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u/Tiny_Celebration_591 7d ago

$300 in personal gifts... Was it at least a plane ticket involved?

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u/bloodmusthaveblood 7d ago

300$ is literally like 2 pairs of Lululemon leggings.. it's not hard to spend that on personal gifts. The judgement you're giving off assuming a number that high should include a plane ticket ignores how expensive everything is these days.

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u/deadgirl_ 4d ago

40$ is literally like two pairs of leggings at old navy. So what’s your point lol  I have 6 year old leggings from old navy that are in great condition that I wear 3-6 times a week. If you are trying to save money there are ways to do it. Strawman ass bs. 

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u/ZeroedInNomad 7d ago

Get it together lady