Sentences with phrase «compulsive shoppers»

«Of course, everyone's at some point gone into a situation where they ignored their finances, engaged in emotional retail therapy, and also thought that a product or purchase would transform their lives,» San Francisco State associate psychology professor Ryan Howell said of the three drivers working together to cause compulsive shoppers to spend money on things they don't need.

«Every commercial offers transformation expectations — the idea that if you buy perfume, you won't only smell good but men will like you better and your life will transform — but compulsive shoppers buy into it more than most people.»

Many self - help groups, clinics and therapists specializing in the treatment of compulsive shoppers are popping up across the country and are filled with clients seeking help.

Very much up - to - date with the latest happening within consumerist culture and the news of the world, she issues commentary that sometimes gets adopted as the mantra of the very group it targets, in this case the compulsive shoppers.

People who can't pass up a good sale even if it's on something they don't want, need or even particularly like aren't smart bargain buyers, they're compulsive shoppers.

Compulsive shoppers may have underlying emotional or psychological issues which must be addressed before they can understand and change their bad financial habits.

The main reason why I can't seem to get rid of stuff is because the last thing I am is a compulsive shopper.

I'm not a compulsive shopper — I hate to shop.

And if you are a compulsive shopper, having cash back cards might lure you into buying things you don't need.

If you're a compulsive shopper, you can easily sabotage your debt consolidation and repayment program unless you determine and address the reasons for your uncontrolled spending.