Don’t let ‘revenge spending’ hurt your long-term plans

A 2022 study found that negative emotions influenced people’s motivation to shop. PHOTO: REUTERS
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In the first couple of months in 2023, thousands of workers at companies like Google and Twitter have lost their jobs.

Interest rates on car loans, credit cards and mortgages are higher than ever and inflation keeps rising.

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