by Forrest Higgins

January is traditionally a big month for massive sales. This means that you, the consumer, feels that there are going to be savings and deals that just CANNOT be missed. However the reality is that it is likely that you can miss these offers and deals and they will be along again at various other strategic sales throughout the year. After all the holiday season is likely to have left you pretty empty in the wallet department so it's not the best time to spend on anything. Especially if you have to cut into savings or overdraft.

This article hopes to give you some tips to help avoid overspending and pointless spending during this January.

1. Only spend gift cards that you received during the month of January.
2. Ask yourself exactly why you need the must have offer. If there is no valid answer, you don't need it!
3. Don't leave the house or go anywhere near the stores, this will just tempt you to spend.
4. Don't go online to any shopping websites. Avoid Amazon like the plague! They have great deals available all year long anyway.
5. Find an alternative to shopping, such as running or long nature walks.
6. Start budgeting and writing down everything you spend. Knowing you have to write purchases down will put you off.
7. Ask a friend to email you everyday telling you why you decided not to spend this January.
8. Tell everyone why you are not spending this January and make a big deal out of it.

I hope these simple tips give you some ideas and yo can build on these to make your January a cheaper one than in previous years. This is the year to be frugal and budget conscious.

Forrest Higgins writes on many subjects. You can check out one of his latest websites on the Hand Sanitizer Dispenser product at PurellHandSanitizerDispenser.com/.

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