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How do I stop impulse spending and save more money?

The most effective method is to create friction between yourself and spending. Delete saved payment info from websites, unsubscribe from retailer emails, and implement a 24 to 48 hour rule before any non-essential purchase. If you still want it after waiting, it's probably not impulse. On the saving side, automate it immediately. Set up an automatic transfer to a separate savings account on payday before you can spend the money. Treat savings like a bill you must pay. Even small amounts build the habit. Also identify your triggers, whether boredom, stress, or social media ads, because impulse spending is usually emotional. Addressing the trigger directly is more sustainable than pure willpower.