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Jun 2024
38m 11s

Overcome Impulsive Shopping: Strategies ...

NerdWallet Personal Finance
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Understand the urge to spend money while scrolling on social media and learn strategies to control impulsive purchases. How does social media influence spending habits? What are practical strategies to spend less money while scrolling?  Hosts Sean Pyles and Amanda Barroso discuss the psychological tricks of social media and emotional spending to help you und ... Show More
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