Inspired Budget
Inspired Budget
Allison Baggerly
#246: How To Stop Impulse Spending (Without Shame or Deprivation)
15 minutes Posted Feb 5, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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Impulse spending doesn’t mean you’re bad with money. It usually means something deeper is going on. In this episode, I share personal stories and practical strategies to help you understand why impulse spending happens and how to respond to it without shame or extreme restriction. We talk about how emotions like stress, boredom, comparison, and even celebration can drive unplanned spending, and why willpower alone rarely works. I walk you through simple habits that help you slow down, notice ...