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You’re checking out online and see the message: "Add $10 more to get free shipping." Or you’re in the grocery aisle debating a buy-two-get-one-free cereal deal. In both cases, the offer nudges you to spend more than you planned.

That behavior has a name: "spaving", or spending more money now to save money later. While it can feel like you’re getting a deal, those extra purchases often add up quickly.

What seems like a smart move in the moment can quietly drain your budget over time. Understanding how spaving works is the first step to spotting it and avoiding it.

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