Can You Handle a Spending Freeze?

You've heard of shopping hauls—now meet the anti-haul!

- BY ANA PELAYO CONNERY

The “No Buy” Challenge is taking over social media as people proudly post the things they didn’t buy this week. The concept is simple: Stop buying nonessential items for a set period. The goal? Reduce unnecessary spending, rethink your relationship with stuff and maybe save enough to finally book that dream trip—or just give your credit card a rest. “The biggest benefit? You start to trust yourself,” says Tori Dunlap, author of Financial Feminist. Still, resisting temptation isn’t easy. That’s where a little strategy goes a long way. Here, how to ensure success:

OWN YOUR SPENDING