Instagram launched Checkout on Instagram this week, which makes it possible for users to buy products without leaving the app (before, users could click on a product, and would be directed to the retailer’s website to complete the purchase).
In other words, it’s all too easy to impulse-buy a new sweater or pair of heels off of Instagram. So if you’re trying to cut back on discretionary spending, there are a few steps you should take.
January is winding down, and with it, our No-Spend month is ending. Here's how I fared.
We're helping readers save money all year long with the Lifehacker Ultimate Money Challenge. This month, we're bringing back one of last year's favourites: kick your spending weakness.
Often it makes sense to spend money on quality. If you have a cheap pair of boots but they only last a year, you might pay more over time than you would with a more expensive pair that lasts for years. It's an excellent theory. It doesn't always work out this way in practice, though.
