• A recent study, published in the December, 2008 issue of the Journal of Consumer Research suggests that the number of compulsive shoppers/spenders may be closer to 8.9%, more than
  25 million Americans.

• 17 Million Americans are compulsive shoppers/spenders!
  - 2006 Stanford University Landmark Study

• Men and women compulsively shop/spend about equally
  - 2006 Stanford Study

• Arguments over money are the number one reason for relationship stress and break-ups (Psychology Today)

• The average credit card debt for a U.S. citizen is close to $10,000--mostly accumulated from unnecessary purchases (Time, Money magazines)

• Overshopping/Overspending is more than about poor budgetary or savings habits; many people need professional psychological help
  - 2006 Stanford Study

Statistics on OverShopping & OverSpending