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from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago
Psychology

Dave Ramsey Is Right About Why Americans Are Spending More and Feeling Worse

Emotional spending leads to financial problems, as people seek fulfillment through material possessions rather than saving.
fromDefector
8 months ago
Mental health

I Have Found A Personal Finance Influencer Who Isn't As Bad As "Personal Finance Influencer" Sounds | Defector

Growing up with a mother who meticulously tracked finances instilled a fear and shame of money that shaped attitudes towards financial spending.
Psychology
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

Dave Ramsey Is Right About Why Americans Are Spending More and Feeling Worse

Emotional spending leads to financial problems, as people seek fulfillment through material possessions rather than saving.
fromDefector
8 months ago
Mental health

I Have Found A Personal Finance Influencer Who Isn't As Bad As "Personal Finance Influencer" Sounds | Defector

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Food & drink
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Dopamine Aisle of the Supermarket

67% of Americans use snacks and treats for mood improvement, spending $526 annually, while 49% purchase takeout for comfort at $598 yearly, driven by dopamine's role in the brain's reward system.
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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Why you keep buying things you don't need-and how to stop, according to experts - Silicon Canals

Emotional states and dopamine-driven reward responses fuel impulsive, unnecessary purchases, causing repeated overspending despite awareness and intentions to save.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

The emotion that quietly drains your bank account without your permission - Silicon Canals

Sadness increases willingness to pay more, causing people to make irrational purchases while believing they are acting rationally.
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E-Commerce
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Retail Therapy and the Expense of Coping

Emotional-driven purchases can provide short-term mood benefits but may cause overspending, financial risk, and regret when used as a long-term coping strategy.
Mindfulness
fromSocial Media Explorer
6 months ago

Strategies to Manage Emotional Spending - Social Media Explorer

Emotional spending is driven by feelings rather than needs and can be managed by identifying triggers, adopting healthy alternatives, and setting financial boundaries.
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fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Relationships

My divorced friend is terrible with money. It's like watching a financial train wreck in slow motion - how do I help her?

fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago
Mental health

I was taught financial literacy at a young age, but I still ended up with credit card debt. My problem was emotional spending.

fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Relationships

My divorced friend is terrible with money. It's like watching a financial train wreck in slow motion - how do I help her?

fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago
Mental health

I was taught financial literacy at a young age, but I still ended up with credit card debt. My problem was emotional spending.

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fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

What Percentage of Your Mental Life Is Influenced by Money?

Behind every decision regarding how you allocate your precious time on earth - every meal, every subscription, and every purchase - you weigh whether something is 'worth it.' And underneath each decision lurks a tangled matrix of emotions, biases, social programming, narratives, justifications, and scheming about money and value.
Mental health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Should you buy it? If you answer 'yes' to these questions, probably not

Intentional spending, considering emotional triggers, is crucial even when budgets are tight.
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