This is a pertinent question for me. I feel guilty buying things. I'm not talking cars and diamonds. I'm talking every day things. I have a job, our house is paid off, our cars are paid off, I clip coupons, I shop sales. Yet, buying a new purse last weekend (on sale for $19.99) made me feel guilty. Yes, I have other purses, but they are all brown and I wanted a black one. I was pleased until I got home and felt guilty for spending the money. And it's not my spouse who ever complains. It's just my thinking. I watch different shows like Suze Orman and scoff at those folks who want a major purchase and have no savings and lots of debt. But, when does being frugal go overboard? I don't cheat others and take advantage of others to save money. I guess I need a healthy outlook.
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