Comments on: Rationalizing can sneak up on you

By: Angela Garcia

Angela Garcia — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:54:31 +0000

After a fire that damaged to rooms, I rationalized spending additional money on upgrading the rooms over what the insurance paid. New windows (improved energy, less PG&E, looks great, decent price and energy rebate of $1500.) While this $7,000 is an unplanned purchase, I find that the panic subsides when I rationalize it.

By: Revanche

Revanche — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:33:05 +0000

Oh indeed I do: I’ve been trying to rationalize my way to a new laptop for ages. And until I leave this job and can’t use my work laptop anymore, which can actually be unplugged for more than 5 minutes at a time, I won’t be able to pull the trigger on a purchase. Which is just as well, I need to save that money so that I can afford to be without this job!

By: Jeff@MySuperChargedLife

Jeff@MySuperChargedLife — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:49:04 +0000

I try very hard to rationalize the purchase of a MacBook. I really, really want one, but I already have a Windows laptop available anytime I need it that I didn’t even have to buy. So far, each time I’ve gone down this road, I have woke up and avoided spending the money. Hopefully, this trend will continue.

By: MoneyMateKate

MoneyMateKate — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:24:18 +0000

I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve talked myself out of buying a 42″ plasma/LCD. But every time I think I’ve got enough money to feel comfortable with such a purchase, I end up convincing myself that my 5-year-old 20″ set still works too well to justify it.

By: bouncing back betty

bouncing back betty — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:13:40 +0000

I rationalize way too much for my own good. I think many of us do, we find a way to justify the money we spent or plan to spend.