<prompt> Human: Looking for advice on spending. I feel as though I have no control and just use my credit card without thinking about how much I am spending. I swipe away. Right now I have spent at least 2K this month and its mostly on food and drinks note: I really cant afford to spend 2K a month. How can I get in control of this? It sounds easier said then done to just stop spending your money, start budgeting, etc.- all of which I have attempted and have failed at, but its not getting through to me. Any advice would be appreciated.  <response>: Get a sharp pair of scissors and cut the card up into little pieces.This wont address your spending issues but it will stop you from swiping your card. I found I saved the most money when I had a specific goal to save towards. Its easy to say I will put away X amount every month but unless it is towards something, it is easy to pull from.Think about your goals and how saving money will achieve them. It could be anything, retirement, a new car, a house, a new television. Something that your savings will pay off in the long run. 