How to Money Friday Flight - Discount Burnout, Bubble Trouble, & Rejoicing Renters (plus roadkill, gold bars, more...) #1056
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Oct 31, 2025 This week’s financial insights are both quirky and essential! Discover the legality and attitudes around eating roadkill while you ponder affordable Thanksgiving meals at Aldi. The hosts tackle discount burnout with smart shopping tips and question if high-flying AI stocks are a bubble. Gold’s recent surge gets dissected, alongside risks of leveraged ETFs. Plus, learn about the fallout of winning bidding wars and the changing rental market, all while Gen Z grapples with credit challenges. Tune in for a mix of humor and practical advice!
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Halloween Candy Confessions
- Joel and Matt joke about raiding their kids' Halloween candy and debate candy buyback choices.
- Matt describes 'hiking treat' as a way to justify occasional sweets while Joel admits he'll steal a few at night.
Inflation Still Shapes Grocery Choices
- Sticky inflation at ~3% remains above the Fed's 2% target and affects household choices like meat purchases.
- Where you shop (e.g., Aldi) can materially change grocery costs and stretch budgets for holidays like Thanksgiving.
Verify Discounts With Price History
- Use price-history trackers like CamelCamelCamel or Slickdeals to verify claimed discounts before buying.
- Don't assume frequent sales equal real bargains; check 30–90 day histories to avoid discount fatigue.