22 tips for 2022: Spend less by choosing what’ll bring you lasting joy

Illustration of a woman sitting on a flying credit card as it zooms through space, with flames coming out of the back. She shops online on her phone.

Impulse shopping feels good in the moment, but it can impede your long-term savings goals. This shopping tip will help separate fleeting fun from sustained satisfaction.

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Impulse shopping feels good in the moment, but it can impede your long-term savings goals. This shopping tip will help separate fleeting fun from sustained satisfaction.