Does a new, quirky gadget got you ready to open your wallet? Spend more than you originally planned? Here's how you can talk yourself out of it.
How to Stop Yourself from Buying New Tech
Author: Talia Clay
The author is a graduate from the University of Miami who studied English and Psychology and a graduate from the Nova Southeastern University with a Master's Degree in Writing. She loves baking sourdough bread, reading and spending time with her family.
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