The Psychology of Spending: Why We Buy More Than We Need
🛒 It’s not just numbers — it’s emotions.
Money decisions are rarely rational. We buy to celebrate, to escape stress, or simply because marketing knows our weak spots. That’s why many households struggle, even when income rises.
In 2025, with online shopping one click away, mastering our spending psychology is more important than ever.
Delay purchases by 24h — most “wants” fade away.
Track expenses — awareness beats impulse.
Ask: Does this bring me closer to freedom, or further away?
💡 Building wealth isn’t only about earning more. It’s about controlling the silent leaks.
💡 Question to the Hive community: What’s your trick to stop impulse buying?
Written by Rafael Monteiro for Hive.