9 Things We Spend Too Much Money on—and How to Save

Despite all our best budgeting efforts, sometimes we're still left scratching our heads and asking the same question: Where did all my hard-earned money go? The truth is most of us are making some serious financial mistakes, and it has us all worried. In fact, a Bank of America study found 69% of Americans cite money as a top stressor. We all know how easy it is to get carried away and spend carelessly. Ever been to the grocery store without a list? Just a few things can quickly turn into an entire shopping cart.

So to help rein in your expenses without killing your social life, we highlighted a few common purchases we all spend too much money on, and how to curb them.