You may have a shopping addiction if you shop to deal with negative feelings, argue with loved ones about your spending habits, buy things on credit that you couldn’t afford to buy in cash, or feel guilty or ashamed after going shopping. If you think you might have a spending problem, it’s important to acknowledge these issues. You may need to seek professional help, which will allow you to take control of your finances. Learn Here five common signs of a spending problem and how to recognize them. You may also be hiding the purchases from your parents. This is a serious sign of a spending problem, and you need to take steps as quickly as you can to address the problem. Take an inventory of what you own. If you start to see many duplicates, such as three toasters or five similar white shirts, then you may have a spending issue and should seek professional help. People who buy things simply for the sake of buying, or who overbuy for family and friends for holiday and special occasion gifts, may have a spending problem. Updated by Rachel Morgan Cautero.
