{"id":74910,"date":"2023-08-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-01-10T13:34:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T18:34:23","slug":"the-impact-of-fomo-on-financial-decisions","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/banking-basics\/money-mindset\/the-impact-of-fomo-on-financial-decisions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Impact of FOMO on Financial Decisions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/managing-money\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Managing Money<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">The Impact of FOMO on Financial Decisions<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By RBC<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-08-01T105507.353.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"Out of focus Asian woman using tablet to select items in a marketplace website\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-08-01T105507.353.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-08-01T105507.353.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-08-01T105507.353.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=The Impact of FOMO on Financial Decisions &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/banking-basics\/money-mindset\/the-impact-of-fomo-on-financial-decisions\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/banking-basics\/money-mindset\/the-impact-of-fomo-on-financial-decisions\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published August 1, 2023 \u2022 4 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>In general, money decisions should be made in a mindful, considered way \u2014 not as the result of an subconscious reaction. That&#8217;s why FOMO, or the \u201cfear of missing out,&#8221; can be harmful to personal finances. Read on to learn more about this psychological phenomenon, how it may affect your money decisions, and what you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is FOMO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you&#8217;ve never heard of FOMO, you&#8217;ve likely felt it at some time. It&#8217;s the sensation of unease or anxiety that comes from feeling like other people are having a better time, getting a great deal or living a better life than you. It can be a moment of discomfort when you hear about a coworker&#8217;s promotion or scroll past a friend&#8217;s vacation pictures on social media. Like \u201ckeeping up with the Joneses&#8221; before it, FOMO appeals to emotions and can prey on insecurities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOMO originates from the marketing world and hit the mainstream alongside the popularization of social media. It makes sense. Advertisers try and convince you you&#8217;re missing out in order to sell their products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media use is connected to FOMO, so it&#8217;s crucial to remember that these accounts are curated. Social media posts contain, at best, only part of the true picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FOMO and money<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you experience FOMO, you might feel dissatisfied, anxious, restless or sad. The sensation of missing out may spur you to make impulsive or ill-considered decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially dangerous when it comes to managing finances. Usually, money decisions are best made after research and with a clear head, but FOMO can lead to feeling like you must act fast or lose your chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOMO may lead to hasty money decisions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default default\">Impulse spending<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Excessively risky investments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Overspending on social activities or luxuries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Making yourself vulnerable to scammers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Neglecting savings and retirement planning in favour of immediate spending<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to manage FOMO when it comes to finances<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Even simply understanding what FOMO is can empower you to make better financial decisions, but there are some other tactics you can use to improve your outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default default\"><strong>Limit social media<\/strong>. Fear of missing out, along with anxiety, depression, and loneliness, is reduced when you limit your time on social media, according to researchers.<sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0Additionally, you might consider unfollowing accounts or blocking ads by financial \u201cinfluencers\u201d who advertise get-rich-quick schemes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Take a time-out<\/strong>. FOMO can have conscious and unconscious causes \u2014 some you may aware of at the time and those you may not be. If you feel drawn towards a hasty money decision, give yourself a day or two to consider the matter. It\u2019s important to make conscious choices based on personal financial goals and circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Get a second opinion<\/strong>. If you\u2019re considering an unusual purchase or investment, consult others. This could be a friend, colleague, or financial professional. Remember: If you feel uneasy or embarrassed about sharing your idea, your intuition could tell you something is off.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Build an investment strategy<\/strong>. Having an investment strategy \u2014 that is, one that\u2019s built on your goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon \u2014 can help you stay on track. It\u2019s a good idea to consult with a financial professional both to build your strategy and periodically thereafter to ensure your financial position is where you want it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>FOMO is a surprisingly common experience; you don&#8217;t have to let it hijack your well-laid financial plans. Build a financial plan that will work for you and leave the fantasies where they belong \u2014 on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <i><a href=\"https:\/\/tmb.apaopen.org\/pub\/yvcb5y06\/release\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Effect of Self-Monitoring Limited Social Media Use on Psychological Well-Being<\/a><\/i>, Behavioral Addiction to Technology. Volume 4, Issue 2. Manuela Ellen Faulhaber, Jeong Eun Lee, and Douglas A. 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