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Money saving mindset - Finding it difficult to spend
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clairec666 said:I'm similar to the OP - I'm quite generous when buying things for other people, and like to buy from high-quality independent retailers, yet am a cheapskate when it comes to things for myself. I am trying to break away from this habit and be a bit kinder to myself, but I still intend to live within my means and won't dig into my savings even though I can afford to after years of being thrifty.
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