Most ridiculous purchase: investing in experiences

💸 Should you ever date for money? What’s the most ridiculous purchase we’ve made (and don’t regret)? And what’s the single money habit that sets the wealthy apart?

Money rules everything, yet no one talks about it. In this unfiltered Ask Us Anything episode of Tiger Sisters, we get real about money — answering your top questions on love, power, investing, and what true financial freedom actually looks like.

We share:

✅ The truth about dating or marrying for money (and the strings attached)

✅ Why every woman needs her own money + autonomy

✅ Our most “ridiculous” purchases (and why experiences are everything)

✅ The wealth habit billionaires swear by (compounding + playing offense)

✅ How to lend money to friends & family without losing the relationship

✅ The #1 money mistake in your 20s & 30s — and how to avoid it

📖 Book mentioned: “I Will Teach You to Be Rich” by Ramit Sethi

⚠️ Disclaimer: The views in this episode are our personal experiences and opinions, not financial advice. Please consult a qualified professional for financial guidance.

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⏰ Timestamps

00:00 Breaking the money taboo

01:46 Should you date or marry for money?

03:42 Why you should have your own money

07:00 The “lakehouse” story & hidden strings

07:53 If you do date for money — how to protect yourself

08:32 What’s the most ridiculous purchase we’ve ever made?

10:56 Angel investing + MBAs as “investments in yourself”

14:39 The money habit that separates the wealthy (feat. Fernando DeLeon)

18:16 Why you should start investing today

19:49 Should you lend money to friends or family?

20:54 Sponsor Break: ReadAI

22:30 The easiest money mistake in your 20s & 30s

26:16 Wrap-up

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