Curiosity Weekly How to Stop Overspending, World Population Growth, and Big 5 Personality Traits
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Jun 18, 2018 Learn how to stop overspending with a simple money trick, explore the Big 5 personality traits, discover a 10-minute personality test, and understand how improving world health can reduce overpopulation. Delve into the demographic transition model and its impact on global population growth.
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Pause And Remember What You Own
- Before any impulse purchase, take two seconds to think about the items you already own.
- That brief mental check reduced impulsiveness by about 14% in the Rice University study mentioned on the show.
Coffee Is Cody's Weakness
- Cody admits he buys coffee impulsively whenever it's available.
- Ashley says she shops online as stress relief but often aborts purchases before checking out.
Impulse Spending Adds Up Fast
- A 2018 survey found Americans spend about $450 a month on impulse buys.
- That adds up to over $5,000 per year and can exceed $300,000 across a lifetime.