How to Fix Your Spending Problem (Ep. 235)

Cash rules everything around me, so I probably shouldn't spend it all. We talk about a few ways to slow down your spending. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you're one of the first 83 people to use this link, you'll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Mint (iOS | Android) Daily Budget (iOS) USDA Food Plans Strides (iOS) Momentum (iOS) Atomic Habits, by James Clear Weapons of Influence #2: Commitment and Consistency (Ep. 189) Bear (Mac | iOS) Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:02:54 - Tracking your expenses and spending less 0:22:00 - Curbing impulse spending 0:27:52 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:35:38 - Don't invest too much on a new hobby 0:39:04 - Figure out what exactly is making you spend all your money 0:40:46 - Ignoring sales 0:42:38 - What subscriptions are you actually making use of 0:46:53 - Friends that make you spend too much money 0:51:48 - Recap and conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.