Why are we so emotional about money? « BlackberryBattery

And many people dose up on retail therapy, shopping to feel better. "Ask people what emotions are most frequently associated with money, and this is the rank-ordered list: anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, happiness, excitement, ... Because knowing what APR means â€" or how to work out the best discount, or read a bank statement â€" is just a part of it. The US has its debt downgraded, UK inflation suddenly falls, the Eurozone interest rate rises and China's growth ...