Tips to Control Emotional Spending
Emotional spending is an effort to relieve stress by spending money on something you don't need—and it's common. According to a survey by NerdWallet.com, almost half of all Americans spend more than they can afford for emotional reasons. Whether you're trying to console yourself after a breakup or just trying to avoid thinking about why your boss is giving you the silent treatment, shopping may seem like the best way to make yourself feel better, but the benefits are short-lived.