Set ‘No-buy’ Rules to Save Money, Cut Waste — VOA Learning English
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Some Americans have been setting their own “no-buy” rules in an attempt to reduce wasteful spending and save money.
Creating no-buy rules themselves can be easy. People simply make a list of non-essential things they plan not to buy for a specific period of time. The idea has caught attention on social media, with people and groups sharing progress on their goals.
But keeping such rules can be difficult, especially for extended periods of time.
Reporters from The Associated Press (AP) spoke to some people who have set their own no-buy rules, as well as experts. Here are some of their ideas on how to come up with a list of rules, as well as ways to keep no-spend promises.
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