Let’s play a word association game. I say, “Your auto insurance company.” What pops into your mind? If you don’t own or drive a car, you draw a blank. That’s because you don’t have auto insurance. For the rest of us, thinking of our auto insurance carrier can trigger one of two reactions. If you’ve never filed a claim, you may harbor neutral to negative views. You fork … [Read more...]
Wallowing in your emotions? Watch your wallet!
You experience stress, sadness, anger, shame or some other unwelcome emotion. That’s bad enough, right? It gets worse, especially if you start shopping. Negative feelings can upend your better judgment and cause you to buy pricey stuff that you’ll regret later. Wallow without reaching for your wallet. Nearly half of Americans (49%) admit that their emotions drove them to … [Read more...]