Help for Shopaholics

The words "I ♥ SHOPPING" are written in sand on a beach, capturing the essence of a true shopaholic's paradise.

Admit it: are you a shopaholic? Many of us go on shopping binges, or we find ourselves unable to resist certain things: like yet another purse or that oh-so-cute pair of shoes. It’s OK to shop. But when the shopping becomes excessive, or it drives you into debt, then that’s a problem. Here are some […]

How to Control the Shopaholic in You this Holiday Season

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From Black Friday doorbuster specials to Christmas sales, the holiday shopping frenzy may soon engage your inner shopaholic – and leave you with a mound of debt by New Year’s. The average American is expected to spend a little more than $700 on holiday gifts and seasonal merchandise in 2011, according to the National Retail […]

How To Stop Spending Like A Shopaholic

A woman wearing a Santa hat and scarf looks stressed while holding several wrapped gifts, perhaps overwhelmed by the holiday spending.

Quite often how and why we spend money is tied to our is tied to our emotional state. Sometimes we spend money completely on a whim because something struck us a being a “must have” item in that moment.  At other times, our purchasing decisions are wrapped up in the way we feel overall . […]

I’m a Shopaholic. How Can I Stop Over-Spending?

A shopping cart with the word "shopaholic" boldly displayed in 3D letters inside it.

If we’re honest with ourselves, many of us will admit that so much of what we spend money on – and why we spend money – is tied to our emotional state. Sometimes we spend money completely on a whim because something struck us a being a “must have” item in that moment. Later, that […]