Data: Retail therapy is common — how to curb it

By Rosie Cima, NerdWallet
Having a tough week? Have you considered spending some money on yourself? You’d be in good company.
Three in 10 (30%) Americans say they’ve spent money on items to improve their mood in the past 12 months, according to a recent NerdWallet survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll. Some research indicates it may be effective — buying stuff you don’t need can make you feel better, providing a distraction, escape or sense of control.
But those ben