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Rachel Lacey

8 toxic spending habits parents should ditch RIGHT NOW

couple worried about money looking over bills at home in front of a laptop

For busy families with hectic schedules, it’s all too easy to pick up toxic spending habits that end up costing you a fortune. Kids are expensive, as is the cost of going out and treating yourself from time to time. But with the cost of living so high, it's really important to understand how to save money to ease the pressure on your family's budget. (Check out our guide if you're not sure how to start budgeting.)

Goodto.com's Money Editor Sarah Handley says: "When life gets busy, it's all too easy to take your focus off what you're actually spending and why. And we all have these spending habits that might start off small, but can grow into something that is actually working against your family finances, rather than for them."

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