A spending diet can be a temporary process, or part of a more ongoing effort to decrease your expenses over time.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-08-12 16:02:29">August 12, 2024 at 4:02 p.m.</time>

A spending diet can be a temporary process, or part of a more ongoing effort to decrease your expenses over time.{ai:summary}<p>Some folks are tightening their belts, eyeing their budgets like a hawk. It could be a fleeting phase or the start of a new chapter in living lean.</p><p>In a world where extravagance is a sucker's game, fewer bucks mean more sense. It’s the long haul or a quick fix; the choice is yours. #economy</p>

Is a spending diet right for you? Here are the benefits and drawbacks

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