"I love shopping — especially online shopping — and I love snagging a good deal even more. Sales are my weakness, and with all of the holiday deals under the sun coming my way, I'm having a hard time figuring out the right approach. On one hand, I'd love to stock up on things I need for the future, gifts, and other little joys at a discounted price because, to me, that makes the most sense. But I have also found that when a good sale is happening, I'm spending way more than I usually would because I convince myself that the deal is worth it.⁠ ⁠ Is spending a lot of money on sales ever really worth it? Even if it's things I would buy in the future, I fear that purchasing a large amount of items all at once hurts my bank account and racks up my credit card bill way more than it would if I waited and paid full price." ⁠ ⁠ This month for our Taking Stock series, we're talking about whether it's actually worth it to take advantage of deals and discounts, especially during the holidays. Should you really spend big during sale season, or does it only seem like a smart money move? Personal finance expert Paco de Leon (@thehellyeahgroup) offers advice at the 🔗 in bio. ✍️ Paco de Leon 🎨 @geniespinosa #R29Articles