By                    Gabrielle Olya

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If you’re looking to curb your online shopping spending this year, consider these tips.

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Make It Hard To Mindlessly Spend

“Considering it’s so easy to buy with a single tap of the finger or click of the mouse, it’s really important to set hurdles for such impulse purchases,” Woroch said. “For instance, delete payment information or shipping information so that you have to manually enter these details whenever you’re about to buy something. The time it takes or extra effort may make you realize you don’t need the item.”

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Think Twice Before Clicking ‘Buy’

Sometimes it’s hard to tell whether an item is something you really need when you’re caught up in the moment.

“Walk away from the potential purchase to give yourself some time to think it over,” Woroch said. “When you’re shopping online or via your mobile device, add the item to your cart but then click out of the browser or app for a few moments. If it’s an unnecessary item, chances are the urge to buy it will pass and you will dodge that impulse purchase.”

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Manage Your Auto Deliveries

“When you set up the subscribe and save, it’s set up on auto-delivery and most people don’t manage the frequency for their deliveries or end up setting up auto-delivery on items they really don’t need, which ends up being a waste of money in the long-run,” Woroch continued.

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Don’t Just Buy Something Because It’s on Sale

Even if an item is a “necessity,” make sure you actually need it before purchasing simply because it’s a daily deal or lightning deal.

“Check to see if your supply of the current product is low instead of buying more units on top of what you already have,” said Rebecca Gramuglia, consumer expert at TopCashback.com. “By taking these few extra minutes, you will not only save yourself money but also space in your home.”

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Last updated: Oct. 6, 2021