Today's Tip from Planet Green: AVOID SHOPPING BINGES

It's easy to get swept up in a shopping high, especially during the holidays. The euphoric fog that shopping triggers can result in impaired judgment, which is why overspending, impulse purchases, and buyer's remorse are so common. Tips to avoid it:

1. Leave your credit cards at home and pay for purchases only with cash, checks, and debit cards.
2. Make a shopping list and stick to it. Don't cave in to impulse buys.
3. Impose a "no-shopping" rule when traveling or visiting relatives. People tend to shop more when they're outside their comfort zone.
4. If you feel the urge to shop when you're not supposed to, take a walk
5. Avoid watching the home-shopping network on TV.