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140. How to Think About Money, Choose Your Hometown, and Buy an Electric Toothbrush

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The Impact of Credit Cards on Spending Habits

The hosts analyze the listener's question about whether credit card spending makes people irresponsible by discussing the 'pain of paying' concept, mental accounting, and the intersection of psychology and economics. They explore generational differences in perceptions of spending, liquidity constraints, and how the use of credit cards can influence willingness to pay for items.

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