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A recent study in the U.K. shows that compulsive shopping tends to run in families, and that 80% of compulsive shoppers are women. Other disorders, such as personality and obsessive compulsiveness, are often experienced by over-shoppers as well. Blogger Elle Martinez defines compulsive spending and offers resources to deal with the disorder. She suggests destroying… Continue reading Why Are 80% of Compulsive Shoppers Female?

A medication that treats impulsivity in Alzheimer’s patients may also work for compulsive shoppers, according to a new study in the May issue of Annals of Clinical Psychiatry. Although memantine is still in the clinical testing phase, it has been shown to be effective in a variety of disorders that cause people to have difficulty… Continue reading Alzheimer’s Drug Curbs Compulsive Buying in Shopaholics

Joshua Becker suggests that in our search for happiness we often come up against the question, “Is this all that the world has to offer?” Whether we try to find satisfaction in a bigger house or bank account, alcohol, drugs, sex, or a job promotion, we often discover “we’ve only been chasing the wind,” and… Continue reading There’s No Sense Chasing the Wind

Author Matt Madeiro says, “We’ve grown used to idleness.” Between sitting in an office all day and crashing on the sofa in the evening, our lives are very sedentary. Madeiro has come up with some ways to incorporate movement into our lives. He suggests setting a timer to remind you to stretch and walk. You… Continue reading The 9-5 Guide to Staying Active

The Oxygen network will be offering a new show this fall entitled “My Shopping Addiction.” The show will cover more than just the thrill of the shopping hunt. It will delve into the subject of shopping as an addiction and the pain this addiction causes individuals as their finances spin out of control. This first-person… Continue reading Oxygen Announces ‘My Shopping Addiction,’ ‘I’m Having Their Baby’ And More New Shows For Fall 2012

Financial therapist, coach, and “mommypreneur” Bari Tessler Linden believes in the power of trust, especially as it relates to your monetary journey. Consulting the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the author says, “Trust is confidence. It’s hope. The expectation that things will be okay, and right.” She suggests that trust is important in our relationship to money… Continue reading How do money and trust know each other?

A cigarette and martini lifestyle wasn’t great for your health, but Americans did borrow smarter in the mid-century. Banking was more personal and relationship-oriented, credit card debt was rare, as most people paid with cash, and loans were available at local shops with low or no interest. Saving was the norm as were Christmas clubs… Continue reading ‘Mad Men’ money: Credit in the smoking era

Gasoline prices $5 a gallon this summer? Could happen, so here are some tips to cope. Comparison shop for gas prices; there are even apps for that! Keeping tires inflated and changing the air filter can also contribute to fuel efficiency. What can you remove from your trunk or from the top of your car?… Continue reading How To Save Money on Gas: A Practical Guide

A realistic look at wedding expenses can be the start of a beautiful marriage. Know how much money you have, and then you will know how much you can spend. Think about where you want the reception and at what time of day; there’s a huge range here. The most important part of the planning… Continue reading How to Stick to a Wedding Budget

What could be better than you and your sweetie sharing wine and cheese in a beautiful natural locale? Myscha Theriault offers some tips to make your picnic perfect. Local parks can be a lovely choice, especially with spring flowers in full bloom. Picnics can be evening events as well, and a campfire for S’mores can… Continue reading Affordable Romantic Picnic Ideas