Why Gen Zers and Millennials Make Impulse Purchases
Have you ever bought something you probably didn’t need without planning to? As it turns out, many of us have. According to the results of our... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 6/26/24
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Study
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Have you ever bought something you probably didn’t need without planning to? As it turns out, many of us have. According to the results of our... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 6/26/24
Study
64,396 views
3 min read
In today’s digital world, online shopping is a major part of American consumer culture. It’s hard to top the convenience and accessibility that... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 5/7/24
Study
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3 min read
Doom spending is the act of spending money without concern. Commonly referred to as retail therapy, it’s spending in pursuit of the dopamine and... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 4/23/24
Guide
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3 min read
The holiday season is in full swing and shoppers everywhere are getting pummeled by retail promotions and promises. This season is especially... read more »
By: Andrea Woroch • 11/25/16
Guide
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3 min read
While you could save money by not buying furniture for your home, you’d soon grow tired of sitting on the floor, eating over the sink, or... read more »
By: Amber Brooks • 6/3/16
Blog
100,000+ views
3 min read
Debit cards are a responsible solution for people who want an easy way to make and track everyday purchases without having to use a credit... read more »
By: Linsey Knerl • 9/17/15
Blog
100,000+ views
3 min read
When someone in a relationship commits an act of infidelity, the rational assumption is someone cheated on their significant other with another... read more »
By: Ashley Fricker • 9/1/15
Blog
100,000+ views
1 min read
You’re checking out at Express and the cashier asks, “Would you like to save 20 percent off today’s purchase?” Of course, I would! Who wouldn’t?... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 4/3/14
Guide
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3 min read
Why is it most of us seem to spend just a little more than we have in our budget every month? Even when we think we’re getting ahead, we end up... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 4/1/14
Blog
100,000+ views
1 min read
Just as you think you’ve gotten a handle on your budget, something you failed to account for pops up and busts your balanced plan. These budget... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 2/27/14
Blog
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1 min read
If you’ve ever read anything about day-to-day money-saving strategies, you’ve probably heard some version of the “latte factor.” The latte factor... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 2/15/14
Guide
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1 min read
I think we’d all like to believe we spend our money in a way that reflects our priorities and values, but so many of us continue to rack up... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 2/14/14
Study
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1 min read
The numbers are in and this year’s holiday retail spending increase was pretty decent after all. The expectation for moderate or slow consumer... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 2/13/14
Blog
100,000+ views
3 min read
Rewind about 10 or 11 years. Before I was a mom, before the adult in me was unleashed, I was a college student. I was a smart, sassy and... read more »
By: Tiffany Huff • 1/24/14
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1 min read
With the holiday season upon us, some couples are more likely than others to feel anxiety and fear around holiday spending. These feelings can... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 12/9/13
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1 min read
Retailers just got some good news for the holiday season. Even though Americans are still worried about the economy, more than half of Americans... read more »
By: David Andrew • 11/21/13
Best Of
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3 min read
Shopping is a great way to reward yourself for all the hard work you do, but it can also lead you down a treacherous financial path. Our 10 Best... read more »
By: Toby Bower • 10/2/13
Blog
100,000+ views
1 min read
If you want to increase your credit score, consider charging more to your credit cards. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but if you plan it... read more »
By: Laura Slawny • 9/6/13
Study
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1 min read
It’s probably not surprising to learn compulsive buying is a problem in many Western countries. In fact, many of us probably know someone who... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 9/5/13
Blog
100,000+ views
1 min read
I can remember it like it was just yesterday, paying off the last bit of my original $25,000 in credit card debt. It has been 10 years since I... read more »
By: John Schmoll • 8/28/13
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1 min read
When it comes to predicting consumer spending behavior, a lot of work goes into taking surveys and observing sales figures from a macro... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 8/8/13