Yes, all generations are susceptible.

The array of products at store checkout lines are designed to prey on our psychology and impulses.

Any time you click on a targeted ad and reach for your wallet, or grab something that caught your eye at the supermarket checkout, you are making an impulse buy. And few of us, it seems, have much ...

Impulse purchases used to be inescapable for consumers. You would spend the afternoon combing through every aisle of the store for the best deals, then head to the register to be met with a glorious ...

Many of us have given in to the temptation to buy something we don’t need. Maybe you were passively scrolling through your social media feed when a sponsored post came up, showcasing the latest tech ...

Giving in to impulse purchases could wreck your finances. Don’t store credit card information on your devices, and stop shopping when you’ve got nothing better to do. Follow 24/7 Wall St. on Google By ...

70% of Americans have admitted to impulse buying.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Even if you've planned your holiday shopping diligently, those extra gifts that are just a click away could get you into trouble. It's tempting with all the deals. Half of shoppers ...

The Christmas season's commercial frenzy can make it easy to overspend. These tips will help you stay on budget and avoid the urge to indulge. The constant pressure to consume can lead to both ...

Research shows the average American adult spends $314 a month in impulse spending. Maybe that doesn’t seem too bad, but it equals $3,768 a year. And if you extrapolate that over a lifetime, it’s a ...

We all do it. You grabbed a $6 coffee, added a $55 candle to our cart, or splurged on a $100 “treat-yourself” haul. While these impulse buys feel good in the moment, they could be costing you way more ...

Impulse spending is never a good idea from a financial standpoint, but it’s especially risky in an economy exhibiting the highest rate of inflation in 40 years. You’re not only buying something you ...