Most financial experts aren’t even debating whether a recession is coming or not, the talk is only about how bad it will be. In uncertain times, a lot of us have got used to retail therapy to soothe our nerves.It’s what happened at the start of the pandemic, with all of us online shopping to try and forget that we were stuck in our homes. However, when you’re insecure about the very source of your income, spending makes no sense. This cover story will make a case for not buying most things, or at least buying only what you need, very carefully, evaluating what it is you really need, and what you can do without. In short, buying smarter. But that’s not all, we also show you how you may not need to buy anything new at all! Find out more inside.