MAKING CENTS: Buyer beware of the scourge of that splurge

BUYER’S remorse is defined as “the feeling of disappointment somebody has after they have bought something when they think they have made a mistake”, writes Grainne McGuinness.

Whether it’s because we worry we’ve made the wrong choice, were ripped off by the retailer or just plain overspent — we’ve probably all experienced that sinking feeling when we look through our receipts.

An occasional qualm can be shrugged off and notched up to experience, but if you regularly feel guilt over purchases there are steps you can take to reclaim control of your spending.