Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While many of these phenomena affect us individually, others have a strong impact on the other people in our lives. An example of ...

With easy access to online shopping and targeted advertising, compulsive buying affects an estimated 5 to 6 percent of U.S.

It’s never been easier to shop constantly — on your phone, at work, during your commute, lying in bed. Most of us are probably addicted to it, at least a little bit. But for some people, the urge tips ...

Returning a purchased item as compulsively as it was bought is a topic that has fascinated me. Admittedly, I have compulsively returned items at times of great uncertainty in my life. It was an ...