U-Haul? She-Haul, Me-Haul: The Newest Shopping Temptation
I’m scratching my head about—and steeling myself for the potential fallout from—a new internet phenomenon, the “Haul Video,” examples of […]
Compulsive Buying, Money Psychology
Money Behaviors, Money Psychology, Retail Psychology
Beware: Creative Old Dogs Inventing New Dirty Tricks
On Monday, February 22nd, the Credit Card Act of 2009 took effect, outlawing several of the most egregious practices of
Money Behaviors
Secrets for Cutting Down: What Others are Doing
Here are some stopping overshopping tips straight from the front lines of the struggle. They’re from the Web’s “frugalati,” bloggers
Money Behaviors, Money Psychology
Cause Celeb: Are Celebrities Reflecting a Cultural Shift Toward More Mindful Consumption?
by Avis Cardella For decades now, one of our prevalent media images has been the celebrity who indulges in shopping
Shopping
Yet Another Shopping Pitfall: Online Auction Addiction
More and more clearly, a troubling picture of online auction addiction is emerging. While there are no hard numbers yet,
Money Behaviors
A Cautious Reminder About Credit Cards
At last, the provisions of the Credit Card Act of 2009 have taken effect. And yes, several of the most
Money Behaviors, Money Psychology, Retail Psychology
Recession Promotes Family Time Over Shopping
Jennifer Lance, writing in the January 7th Eco Child’s Play, calls our attention to a positive (and somewhat unexpected) consequence
Money Behaviors
Irish Youth Feel Recession Keenly, are Prepared to Share the Burden
In Ireland, where the recession has hit even harder than in the United States, a new survey yields results that
Money Behaviors
Sim Sites: A Surprising Low-Cost, Low-Risk Alternative for Some Overshoppers
The global recession is pinching pretty much everyone, scaling us all back. Even dyed-in-the-wool overshoppers are curtailing their purchases, dragged
Control Shopping, Money Behaviors
Weighing-In (Part 4)
We’ve now looked in some detail at the Daily and Weekly Weigh-Ins, a keeping of numbers that will tell you