http://consumerismcommentary.disqus.com/NoneenFri, 25 Sep 2009 11:44:39 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/09/25/keep-emotions-separate-from-financial-decisions/#comment-21322339<p>Beware of the realtor, they are experts at tugging on your emotions when it comes to paying big bucks for a home.</p><p>Step away from all big purchases for at LEAST 24 hrs, if not 2 weeks, and reconsider. There's always something else out there to spend money on.</p>Shogun @ Financial SamuraiFri, 25 Sep 2009 11:44:39 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/09/25/keep-emotions-separate-from-financial-decisions/#comment-21322338<p>It is difficult to keep them separate because emotions are part of our daily lives and do impact big decisions we make. I agree the more you can separate them the more informed decision you will make, especially with investing. For me and most this is more with smaller purchases and impulse buys. The initial spark of emotion leads to more purchases when not needed, so controlling those urges helps.</p>CraigFri, 25 Sep 2009 09:50:11 -0000