"Emotional Spending: How Feelings Affect Your Wallet"
"Emotional Spending: How Feelings Affect Your Wallet" Introduction We all know how to spend money. But do we know why we spend it the way we do? Often, it’s not logic that controls our spending — it’s emotions. Whether it’s stress, boredom, happiness, or sadness, our feelings can lead us to spend more than we need to, often without realizing it. What Is Emotional Spending? Emotional spending is when we buy something not because we need it, but because we feel a certain way. Think of the snacks you grab after a bad day, the expensive gift you buy to impress someone, or the online shopping binge late at night — all of this is driven by emotion, not necessity. Why We Do It - Stress Relief: Buying things gives a short-term “feel good” boost. - Boredom: Shopping fills time and creates excitement. - Peer Pressure: We try to match our lifestyle to o...