While budgeting in advance is seen as a good practice to control spending, this research
shows that budgeting too early for a specific purchase may increase spending. We argue …

Consumers set a lower consumption budget when they set individual calorie budgets for
constituent categories (eg, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks; categorical approach) …

Many individuals set financial goals, yet encounter frequent consumption temptations in
daily life. Failing to exercise self-control to resist these temptations can lead to overspending …

Consumers set a lower consumption budget when they set individual calorie budgets for
constituent categories (eg, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks—categorical approach) …