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Work · February 6, 2021

How Often Do I Think of Buying It?

Dodge impulse buys and spend smarter.

How Often Do I Think of Buying It? launched on February 6, 2021 with 4 votes. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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What it does

Our app solves two spending problems. First, we buy things we don't need on impulse. Second, we fail to buy things we need because we forget about them. Our app keeps track of how often you think of buying things to remind you what purcahses have real value.

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