Take the High Low Approach to Your Spending

The high low approach, as described by guest author Dr. Barbara Hamilton, the interventional radiologist behind the Tired Superheroine, won’t score points on the basketball court.

But apparently, it’s a popular approach to affordable fashion, and using a similar strategy with your finances can lead to great results, as well.

Take the High Low Approach to Your Spending

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In the fashion world, making an ensemble from a combination of high-end and basic pieces is referred to as high low style.

What is the high low approach?

Lifestyle inflation can be insidious for high income professionals. During training, money is a finite resource. You scrimp where you can, and consider purchases carefully.

High low spending: Why try it?

Sometimes, choosing the “high” option can be a product of limiting beliefs: You think you won’t enjoy a vacation with your in-laws unless you have the nicer room and the full spa package.

The risk of spending “high”

The beauty of the high low approach is that you choose where to allocate money, based on what matters most to you.

Spend Low: Draw inspiration from other lifestyles

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