Make Me Smart Introducing "What We Spend" (Sponsored by Audacy)
May 29, 2025
Delve into the emotional intricacies of personal finance. Discover how spending habits reflect our feelings and life choices. Guests share their weekly expenditures, revealing the diverse experiences tied to money management. It's an open conversation that invites you to rethink how you approach your finances.
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The Reality of Tight Budgets
- Many people have little to no wiggle room between their income and monthly expenses.
- People rarely talk openly about what they actually spend money on in a typical week.
Parenting Costs Add Up
- Courtney paid $42.06 in one night on small expenses including pricey blueberries bought by her son.
- She describes having a child as "death by a thousand cuts" due to ongoing small expenses.
Mixed Emotions on Money
- Courtney revealed a $2,400 credit card bill with some balance still outstanding.
- She indicates people often harbor mixed feelings and stress about money coming in and going out.