
1)Do your loved ones nag you about spending your money frivolously?
2)When you open your credit card statements are you astonished by the amount of money you have spent?
3)Do you currently own too many shoes and outfits than you can possibly wear in a lifetime?
4)Out of your clothes and accessories, do you have some that you have not worn, yet you felt they were a necessity in your wardrobe?
5)Your electronics in your home, did you purchase them almost immediately after they became available on the market?
6) Have you purchased an item that you never realized you wanted or needed until you caught a glimpse of it at the store?
Alright, being completely honest, if you answered yes to two or more of these questions, you have a problem with impulse purchases.
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