Day 4: Weekly Spending Limits: Because Your Wallet Deserves a Breather

Picture this: You’re out and about, just minding your own business, when suddenly, that adorable coffee shop beckons. “Treat yourself!” whispers your inner voice. Then comes the boutique, the bookstore, and, oh look, a pop-up taco truck! Before you know it, your bank account is playing a sad violin solo.

Enter the weekly spending limit for non-essentials: the financial guardrails that keep you from careening off the “Treat Yo’ Self” cliff. It’s simple, it’s effective, and dare I say, it might even be fun.

Here’s how to set—and stick to—a weekly spending limit without turning into a miserly scrooge.