It's called "blackout shopping," and it's one of the worst things you can do if you're trying to save money, according to Kate Kaden, a YouTuber who gives advice on "frugal living."
Living below your means is the best way to save money consistently, Kaden told Business Insider.
AdvertisementOne of those is "blackout shopping," Kaden said, when we go out for something specific but get tempted into picking up impulse purchases around the store.
Some of Kaden's most popular videos are about consistent ways to save money, things people should stop buying, and how to form a "frugal cocoon."
"So shop for where you're really at and what you're going to do."
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