One thing that has kept me from overspending in the past few months is actively using my calculator as I shop. I use my graphing calculator since I don’t own a regular 4 function calculator. The nice thing about my spiffy calculator is that I can keep a running total of my purchase and not have to remember what number I was on last. Also, mistakes are easily fixed. Every few aisles I total out my calculator and make sure I am staying on track. It helps me to make better decisions about all of those items I am putting in my cart that are not on my list.
Case in point: This week. I forgot my calculator and added way too many extra things to my cart. I was hoping my bill would not be as expensive as it was.
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