Comments on: Sad People Spend More Money

By: Karla

Karla — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:36:29 +0000

This is my problem exactly. I tend to buy things when I am stressed or sad! Once I realized what I was doing I try to stop myself so now I try to justify my spending by purchasing something for another person or buying things I “need”

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:33:49 +0000

If some of us look toward spending money in order to improve our mood or self esteem one alternative could be exercise. There are plenty of people that will tell you exercise gives you at least a temporary mental lift.

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By: Wojciech Kulicki

Wojciech Kulicki — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:22:35 +0000

I can definitely relate to this–buying things doesn’t necessarily increase my feelings of self-worth, but being in a bad mood definitely decreases my sensitivity to spending…in other words, “I just don’t care.”

The best thing to do, as you point out, is just avoid shopping entirely when in a bad mood. Accept the fact that you’re not feeling your best and just deal with that or let it pass, without going out to eat or to the mall.

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:26:22 +0000

This was something I always assumed but it is nice see some evidence supporting it. All the more reason to continue my New Year’s Resolution tradition: Be Happy!

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:19:45 +0000

I was sort of doubting whether I really spent more when sad than when happy, until after work yesterday, I wasn’t in a good mood, and I was about 30 feet from my apartment and made a quick decision to get dinner instead of going inside to make it. As soon as I decided to buy dinner, I thought back that I’m no different than everyone else and that we really do spend more when sad.

By: Money Funk

Money Funk — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:11:24 +0000

Yup, I was feeling glum this weekend, not comfortable with having a frugal holiday. But since I am NOT using Credit Cards this holiday I am experiencing new and uncomfortable feelings. So, I went out and spend $95 on decorations.

Well, I do have to say, we still stayed within budget with that expenditure. No stealing from savings or moving money around. We’re okay this week. Okay, enough of my pep talk. I’m back on track with a frugal Christmas.