Trapped in the Spend Cycle? How to Break Free from Consumerism SB1693
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Jun 9, 2025
Feeling trapped by your spending habits? The hosts tackle the weighty topic of consumerism and its impact on finances, sharing real stories of impulse buys and the high cost of buy-now-pay-later services. They dive into the pressures of consumer culture, particularly on women and children, while advocating for value-based spending. A humorous burger chain draft adds a light touch to the serious discussions, ensuring a lively exploration of balancing enjoyment and financial health.
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Childhood Consumerism Example
Joe recalls the Star Wars hype as an early example of buying because others do it.
OG and Doug discuss kids' susceptibility to consumerism, especially girls with makeup and skincare.
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Experiences and Consumerism
Spending on experiences can be social, but value depends on personal meaning.
OG sees events as family experiences, not consumerism, while Joe recognizes social comparison is always involved.
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Prioritize Spending Wisely
Choose what to spend on based on personal values and priorities.
Pause before buying to ask if the purchase is really important or just impulse.
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The Psychology of Money
Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness
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Is your wallet feeling lighter... but your closet’s full of regret? Joe, OG, and Mom’s neighbor Doug are throwing open the basement door to tackle one of the trickiest parts of personal finance: consumerism. Whether you're a recovering impulse buyer or knee-deep in buy-now-pay-later regrets, this episode’s got your back—and maybe your budget.
💸 Hear real stories about overspending and why value-based spending beats chasing trends.
🛍️ Unpack the rise of Klarna and other buy-now-pay-later services—and the hidden costs that come with them.
🌍 Explore how global economic shifts (yep, we’re going there) could impact your investments.
🎤 And just when things get too real, the team lightens it up with a no-holds-barred burger chain draft. In-N-Out? Five Guys? Wendy’s? Who makes the Stacker cut?
Plus: a shoutout to the troops, a TikTok Minute that involves Doug and a questionable egg sandwich, and trivia that’ll make you rethink your next holiday shopping spree.
You don’t need to live like a monk—just stop buying stuff you don’t even like.
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