Break Old Habits With 'No-Spend Weekend'

There are already plenty of good reasons to skip Black Friday shopping.

Another is that Friday, Nov. 28, is Buy Nothing Day, an informal protest against consumerism. While it may be a gimmick, the concept is an excellent way to understand your own spending. This is especially true if you extend Buy Nothing Day into No-Spend Weekend.

No-Spend Weekend means exactly that -- you don't spend any money for two days. Although it may sound simple, the new routine will take time to master. Once Saturday arrives, you are no longer allowed to take money (or equivalents such as credit cards) out of your wallet to buy any products or services. You can only use what you already have on hand. (You aren't allowed to stock up before the weekend.) ...