#270: 3 Questions To Help You Manage Your Spending Habits and Save More Money

<p>Think of something you want to buy.<br /> Now, why do you want to buy it?</p> <p>Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner, and Host of the Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy podcast, shares years worth of money management lessons based on personal experiences. Tune into this episode to learn more about the financial ideals that helped Jason thrive in his entrepreneurial journey.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lifestyle Creep - Your income increases, but you let your expenses increase even higher.</li> <li>Take a step back before you make any purchasing decisions.</li> <li>Make sure the thing you're buying is something you truly want, and not out of emotion, pride, or greed.</li> <li>Health is wealth, and peace of mind is part of mental health.</li> <li>Mind your Income to Expense ratio. Your expenses should never come close to your income.</li> <li>Sales Psychology states that people make financial decisions emotionally and try to justify them logically.</li> <li>Don't make large purchases immediately. Do some research, try it out, and let weeks pass before deciding again.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>3 KEY POINTS</strong> - Questions to ask yourself before making a purchase:</p> <ol> <li>Am I going to buy this to impress others?</li> <li>Is this an emotional buying decision?</li> <li>Does the value exceed the price I'm going to pay?</li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><strong>TWEETABLE QUOTES</strong></p> <p>"Before purchasing, ask yourself, 'Does the value I'm going to receive exceed the price I'm going to pay?'" – Jason A. Duprat</p> <p>“Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” – Warren Buffett</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CONNECT WITH JASON DUPRAT</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonaduprat/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">|</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/jasonaduprat"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Facebook</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">