Have you ever been accused of being a shop-a-holic? Maybe it’s a title you’ve given yourself. People often get teased for the shopping addiction, not realizing that sometimes, the addiction may be real.

Sara Rose Danesi, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of the blog, FITE addiction. Dr. Danesi writes about her personal struggle with shopping addiction and process for recovery as she pursues Financial Independence. She strives to empower others to experience the freedom of FI through financial sobriety. Sara joins me on the show this week to explain the different types of shopping addiction, and how to know when your urge to spend has become a problem.

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