financialfrugality
#RI-69a90dd5·2 months ago·
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“Fear of spending money as a student”
What Actually Happened
I constantly worry about wasting money on non-essential items, causing me to feel guilty about spending money even on necessary things like food.
What I wish I knew
"What defines 'important' expenses for me."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be mindful of your spending habits and prioritize your needs over wants."
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
Advice for Someone Facing This
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financial Category
1,609
financial decisions logged. Avg regret 5.4/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
43%
of financial decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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