 TITLE: How to Stop Impulse Spending Online CONTENT: Signs Online Spending Has Gotten out of Hand\n--------------------------------------------\nWhile some people may shop online when they're bored or looking for a new item of clothing, others use it as a way to cope with stress or emotions, according to Discover Magazine. This can turn into a compulsion or addiction and can lead to increased debt and other financial issues.\nHere are some signs online shopping may be out of control:\n*   You've lost track of how much you've spent online recently.\n*   Your credit card bill arrives and you can't afford to pay it off anytime soon.\n*   Your shopping is wrecking your monthly budget.\n*   You rarely use your purchases.\n*   You feel like you can't stop shopping or thinking about shopping.\n*   You feel guilty after shopping online and possibly even hide your purchases.\nEven if you're not worried about a potential online shopping addiction, making purchases that throw off your monthly budget and threaten to derail your financial goals is a cause for concern. Here's how you can cut back on your online spending. END