Saving for that Splurge

I rarely splurge on shopping since I thrive off of bargain finds. I get such satisfaction of getting a $450 dress for $25 that I scan sale racks and sift through clearance outlets most of the time. However, sometimes I catch myself gushing over a Chloe handbag or some Miu Miu killer pumps. I bite my tongue to hold back the tears as I put the item back and walk away knowing I can’t afford them.

Alas, there is hope for those extreme shopping splurges from Mint.com and I plan on trying it out asap! With the newly launched Mint Goals, I can now plan a smart and financially responsible way to purchase that splurge without having to feel guilty or rack up more credit card bills.

A simple action plan is created for me showing the best and fastest way to get those shoes or that handbag. I enter how much the item is and how much I can set aside a month and when I would ideally like to get that item. Then Mint Goals will let me know when I’ll be more likely to actually save enough for that item. You can also customize the goal by naming it and uploading a picture, so you can stare at a picture of that coveted item and know that soon, it will be yours!

Guess I’ll have to go find something to splurge on so I can start to set my goals!!!