Funflation. Slow shopping. Loud budgeting. We live in an age where there’s a quippy term for seemingly every personal finance habit and trend. While many of these phenomena affect us individually, ...

In a reversal of the purchase reveals that TikTokers are famous for – opening packages and showing off new goods for viewers – a fresh social media trend is taking hold: "Low Buy 2025." The idea ...

Many people come to therapy worrying that they spend too much time and money on things that mean too little. They may ask questions like: Why do I feel compelled to shop? Why do I need to buy things ...

If you constantly add new items to your online shopping cart or buy things you don’t need, you’re not alone. Compulsive shopping can be a common problem. As Susan Albers, PsyD psychologist, explains, ...

It's been over ten years since online shopping became a big part of our lives. For some people, it's a game-changer; they buy everything online, from groceries to gifts. For others, it's just a ...

Who doesn’t enjoy a splurge at the local shopping mall? And with shopping apps, you can buy anything you want, with a few taps on your phone. Some call themselves “shopaholics,” or acknowledge ...

A recent study of young adults found that individuals with a high propensity for compulsive shopping exhibit greater ...