Comments on: How Much Money Do You Waste on Stuff?

By: Sofia Britts

Sofia Britts — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:47:09 +0000

First off, I wouldn't consider our cellphones and laptops as stuffs or wastes 'coz they're being used for work. Though we apply for Wisconsin payday loans to pay for things for the house and car repairs, we still stick to our budget. We also use the money that we get from selling our old stuffs to pay back the lending company. We try to minimize the trips to the mall to avoid eating in restaurants. Surprisingly, the kids love homemade dishes. Good luck!

By: fabulouslyfrugirl

fabulouslyfrugirl — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:13:13 +0000

I tallied up my Toiletries (not including haircuts), Clothing, Electronics and Misc and spent $2,059.45 thus far this year.

I think I'd like to take up the shopping ban next year. Not sure how that works for make-up... Just the essentials?

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:03:50 +0000

@Jolie - I typically by shampoo and stuff for next to nothing with coupons and sales. I don't wear makeup very often, so I save there too.

@Red - I'm not sure that I can get the number to $0. Do you think you could meet that goal? I would like to aim for $100 a month though.

@Newlyweds - If you count random discretionary expenses I definitely spend a few hundred a month. If you count pure 'stuff', just objects and things it's definitely closer to $150.

@Stephanie - Hobbies are our downfall too and in the same categories, electronics and cooking.

@Maureen - I sell a lot of my unwanted stuff on eBay. Other than donating, it's the best way to get rid of it.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:50:01 +0000

Stuff seems to be all I,ve bought in the last few weeks, but it will all be going onto Ebay soon

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:20:12 +0000

I am always amazed by how much we actually spend on stuff. One catagory we definitly have a problem with is "hobby stuff". My husband is all about electronics & music, and I am all about crafts & cooking… and between the two of us we spend more than we should. One thing I am trying to do is enjoy what we already have… enjoy the unused supplies already purchased and try some free recipes off of the internet instead of buying a new cookbook.

By: Newlyweds on a Budget

Newlyweds on a Budget — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:17:10 +0000

we have a category called "extras" and every month it's about 500…we're currently at about 600…it's just random STUFF.

By: Red

Red — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:38:18 +0000

If I tallied my number up based on a yearly total, I could get a monthly amount. But in a usual month, I don't spend any money on stuff. Take October for instance. I spent a total of $54 on stuff, but that includes $21 on Race for the Cure supplies. I bought one pair of pants, but I normally don't spend money on clothes. Still, I feel pretty good about that number. I purchase makeup once a year. That's typically how long it takes me to use a bottle of Clinique foundation. I only buy clothes when I need them. (In October's case, I donated clothes that were too small for me, so I spent $33 to replace a pair of black slacks that no longer fit.)

I'm going to try a no spending challenge in 2011 to get that number to $0! :)

By: Jolie

Jolie — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:54:21 +0000

I tallied it up to include all the stuff one needs for hygeine, hair, makeup etc. it's scary.