How to regain financial control after Easter holiday splurge

Data from FNB recently revealed that most South Africans, in the lead-up to and during the Easter period, tend to spend more on general shopping, flights, accommodation, home DIY, restaurants, and clothing and apparel.

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But the numbers can add up quickly and, when the celebrations wind down, the reality of overspending can hit hard.

“When the excitement of the season wears off, you might ask yourself, ‘Why did I spend so much money?’ followed by a flurry of physical symptoms such as self-blame, guilt and self-isolation brought on by the shame of your new-found financial situation of being further in debt,” says FNB retail collections executive head Patricia Temba.