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Are You a Compulsive Spender?


Everyone deals with stress in different ways. Some people exercise or turn to food, while others spend money. The shiny bags filled with new clothes, fancy electronics and luxurious toiletries can temporarily fill a void, but that rush soon turns to guilt, especially after the bills arrive. Like eating or gambling, shopping can become a compulsion—even an addiction. Are your spending habits are out of control? Take this assessment and find out.

  True or False: When I am feeling sad or blue, I usually spend money.
True
False

  True or False: My home is full of books I've never read, gadgets I've never used, and clothes I've never worn.
True
False

  True or False: I spend a lot of money I don't have on things I don't really need.
True
False

  True or False: I feel excited when I buy something new, but guilty soon after.
True
False

  True or False: Sometimes I feel reckless or careless when I spend money.
True
False

  True or False: I lie about how much I spend.
True
False

  True or False: I've stolen (or thought about stealing) money to fuel my shopping habits.
True
False

  True or False: I'm in debt and I feel awful about it, but I still spend money.
True
False

  True or False: My shopping habits make me anxious, scared or unhappy.
True
False

  True or False: After a big spree, I feel depressed or even disoriented.
True
False

  True or False: My spending habits have negatively affected my relationships.
True
False

  True or False: I owe more money than I can afford to pay back.
True
False

  True or False: My spending habits have affected my work life or career.
True
False

  True or False: I apply for new credit cards that I know I can't afford to pay off.
True
False

  True or False: I turn to exercise, food or worse to cope with the stress of my debts.
True
False

  True or False: I max out my credit cards on items I don't really need.
True
False

  True or False: I've tried to put myself on a budget, but I can't stick to it.
True
False

  True or False: Even if I try to stay away from stores, I still buy things I see online and on TV.
True
False

  True or False: I've taken out loans that I know I can't repay.
True
False

  True or False: Because of my debt, I get nervous when I have to go through a credit check.
True
False



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