overspending

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Overspending, indecision, poor judgment and general pigheadedness were characteristic at NeXT from the start.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Overspending cost them dearly - making Rio Ferdinand the world's most expensive defender, splashing out on Robbie Keane, Mark Viduka, Robbie Fowler and others - and saw the club eventually spiral into League One.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Overspending, due to poor revenue forecasts, has also worsened the state’s financial troubles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Overspending can also be evidence of financial trauma.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2023

Most importantly, don’t abandon your goals after a setback: Overspending by $100 is still better than overspending by $1,000, and making an effort adds up.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2023