47: Why Retail Therapy Is Keeping You Broke and How to Get It Under Control

<p>🎙 Having a bad day? Need some retail therapy to perk you up? You’re not alone. We all need to treat ourselves from time to time. Retail therapy can be good for you, but it can also be super detrimental to your finances if you’re not careful. That doesn’t mean you should stop spending, it just means you need to keep it under control. But how? 🤔</p> <p><strong>This episode discusses topics like:</strong></p> <p>🌟 Why you turn towards retail therapy when you’re having a bad day;</p> <p>🌟 When retail therapy can be damaging to your finances and your life goals; and</p> <p>🌟 How to keep your spending under control (without giving it up altogether).</p> <p><strong>Links from this episode:</strong></p> <p>Episode transcript and show notes: <a href= "https://www.papermoneyco.com/gof47">https://www.papermoneyco.com/gof47</a></p> <p>Ready to finally take control of your money and build the life of your dreams? Join Camp FIRE! Camp FIRE is the premier membership community helping you get your money under control and reach your goals for a happy and fulfilling life. With tons of masterclasses, bonus content, spreadsheets, accountability and fun, get ready to say YES to a life you love. Become a Camper now for just $4.99 a month (or get 2 months of membership for free when you pay yearly): <a href= "https://www.papermoneyco.com/campfire">https://www.papermoneyco.com/campfire</a></p> <p>Psychology Today: Why “Retail Therapy” Works: <a href= "https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-why-behind-the-buy/201305/why-retail-therapy-works"> https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-why-behind-the-buy/201305/why-retail-therapy-works</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Healthline: Retail Therapy: Bad Habit or Mood Booster?: <a href= "https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-why-behind-the-buy/201305/why-retail-therapy-works"> https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-why-behind-the-buy/201305/why-retail-therapy-works</a></p> <p>Cleveland Clinic: Why Retail “Therapy” Makes You Feel Happier: <a href= "http