Beware the toll of shopping under the influence

[McFurd]

WTOP - 4/19/2017 - Hanna Choi - WASHINGTON — The cost of 14 separate Snuggies: $210. An 8-foot cardboard cutout of Will Ferrell: $40. A cart full of animal hats $100. These are some of the most embarrassing drunk purchases by consumers, posted on social media. Shopping under the influence is making a dent in consumers’ wallets, especially among those who drink alcohol consistently. A recent survey on Finder.com revealed that almost half of all Americans who regularly drink alcohol each week also make spontaneous purchases while drunk. The average cost of drunk spending? $206. Read more @ http://wtop.com/consumer-news/2017/04/b ... influence/