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Needs or wants

Checklist: Before spending, answer these three questions.

"Shop every time. Don't give me a sense of winning reason."

❓ Questions to ask yourself before cutting money.

1. Is it necessary?

→ If you don't buy now, will life get worse?

2. How often is it used?

→ Use once a month or just when buying again?

3. Do you have any money to pay?

→ Use savings or swipe the card before you pay later?

📌 if you answer "No, sure."

👉 Let's take a break and think again.

💬 "Use conscious money = have a chance to get rich more quickly."

# Financial planning # Saving money # Life insurance # Plan retirement # Health insurance♪ Fatal disease insurance # Legacy planning # Keep before use # Start before get rich # Chompoo Planner

2025/11/21 Edited to

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