I realize that it might seem strange to put "impulse purchase" and "good" in the same sentence, but this statement is true. 

Just today, an impulse purchase I made about 2 years ago paid off. 

I cleaned under my sink about a month ago, and found 2 bottles of Robitussin cough medicine.  They were expired. 

I suspect I purchased them a year ago when they were on sale, and then in a cleaning spree, stored them beneath the sink in my bathroom.  Other things were then put under the sink in front of the items and they just were pushed toward the back and forgotten. 

How much money was wasted?  I’d say I tossed $5 -$6 in the garbage can. 
 

Is saving money part of your New Year's resolution? Do you want to get your personal finances back on track this year?

I've listed 10 ways to take better care of your finances so that by the start of next year, you'll be in a better financial position.