Why we stress-spend during the holidays — and how to stop

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NBC News - 11/28/2017 - Nicole Spector - Ever bought something solely to lift your mood? According to a new survey by Credit Karma, more than half (52 percent) of U.S adults say they’ve made impulse buys to cope with feelings of stress, anxiety and depression. The holidays may be an especially triggering time for those of us prone to this type of spending — they certainly are for me. Just this past weekend while doing my holiday gift shopping, I was feeling overwhelmed and purchased stuff for myself. Read more @ https://www.nbcnews.com/better/business ... ncna824156