{"id":3967,"date":"2017-09-12T15:04:36","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T19:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/?p=3967"},"modified":"2021-09-30T11:00:41","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T15:00:41","slug":"common-impulse-purchases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/common-impulse-purchases\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Impulse Purchases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3968 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/GODAY79-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"GODAY79\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are many different kinds of shoppers out there. Those who only shop online, those who only shop when they absolutely need something or there\u2019s a special occasion, or those who shop as a hobby because they genuinely enjoy it. Regardless of how you spend your money, there are always items that we can be found guilty purchasing, whether or not we\u2019ve budgeted for it. That\u2019s why we created a list of the most common impulse purchases we hear about, those things we always seem to buy, regardless of whether or not we need it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Daily Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most common indulgence we hear about is your <a href=\"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/small-things-to-give-up-if-you-want-to-save-more\/\">daily caffeine habit<\/a>, as most of us can\u2019t start our days without it. No, it doesn\u2019t seem like a lot at the time, but add up the daily costs and see what you spend in a week, a month and so on. We need a budget just for our coffee intake. But do you know at what price your daily caffeine fix is? Even if it\u2019s not a daily thing, most people don\u2019t realize how much their caffeine habits will cost them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clothing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to shopping for clothes, it can be <a href=\"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/four-tricks-retailers-use-to-make-you-spend-money\/\">very tempting to purchase everything that\u2019s the latest style and new in store<\/a>. But unless you have a specific occasion or know you will wear it regularly, some of those pieces become less relevant when they hang in your closet with the tags still on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gym Memberships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Everyone goes through phases of wanting to be healthier, and that can include wanting to be in better shape, exercising more, or changing your eating habits for the better. And we fully support your goals! But if you\u2019re thinking of joining a gym, <a href=\"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/staying-fit-on-a-budget\/\">make sure to do your research beforehand<\/a> and you\u2019re getting your money\u2019s worth. We have heard about people budgeting for gym memberships but they only go about once a month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take Out<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re all guilty of this. Who hasn\u2019t had a busy day and just wants to pick something up for the way home? How many times a week has this happened? Especially when you\u2019re craving something specific, <a href=\"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/easy-ways-to-save-when-dining-out\/\">impulse food purchases are something we commonly forget to budget for<\/a>. Because life gets busy and there isn\u2019t always enough time in the day, start including a certain dollar amount in your monthly budget for these impulse cravings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On Sale<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No matter what the item is, it could be groceries, stuff for your home, or shoes, it is very common for impulse buys to take place when something is <a href=\"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/four-tricks-retailers-use-to-make-you-spend-money\/\">on special or on sale<\/a>. There\u2019s usually a big sign, or an email in your inbox with a great deal that you sometimes give into, even if it wasn\u2019t on your list or something you\u2019ve absolutely needed.<\/p>\n<p>What impulse purchase are you guilty of? Let us know in the comment section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many different kinds of shoppers out there. 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