The Financial Confessions

The Financial Diet
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Jul 3, 2023 • 1h 17min

Car Culture & Suburban Sprawl: Why Americans Can’t Have Nice Things

Too Good To Be True is a miniseries exposing the scams, schemes, and financial cults trying to separate you from your money. New episodes drop every Monday on our YouTube channel as well as on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, July 10th! Catch up on season one of Too Good To Be True: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsgcAGtdkRY&list=PLD30V46E07RQlQZ5Nq6tUaHKlZbysKijH Follow Ryan on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryho. Follow Julia and Two Cents here: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoCentsPBS ***** THE SOCIETY AT TFD Join our membership program, The Society at TFD to get exclusive ad-free bonus content + access to tons of other perks like our members-only book, your personal money questions answered, discounts on TFD events, and more! Join on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FinancialDiet Join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join MORE FROM TFD The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en
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Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 3min

Fundie Finances: How Money Became The Most Powerful Religious Tool

Explore how money is used as a tool of power, control, and abuse in fundamentalist religious communities, particularly towards women. Discusses economic and financial abuse in domestic violence, financial abuse in the Mormon Church, the connection between American economic systems and the Mormon Church, a controversial organization promising executive success and financial control, the financial implications of the Quiverfull Movement, and escaping high control groups.
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Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 6min

Essential Oils, Skinny Tea, & The Wellness Influencer Industrial Complex

This week, Julia and Ryan deep dive into the influencer-riddled, MLM-dominated "wellness" industry that's taking over our lives and our social media feeds. From supplements you don't need, to essential oils that can actually harm you, the world of faux medicine is all around us, and it's only getting worse.    Too Good To Be True is a miniseries exposing the scams, schemes, and financial cults trying to separate you from your money. New episodes drop every Monday on our YouTube channel as well as on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, July 10th!  Catch up on season one of Too Good To Be True: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsgcAGtdkRY&list=PLD30V46E07RQlQZ5Nq6tUaHKlZbysKijH Follow Ryan on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryho. Follow Julia and Two Cents here: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoCentsPBS *****THE SOCIETY AT TFDJoin our membership program, The Society at TFD to get exclusive ad-free bonus content + access to tons of other perks like our members-only book, your personal money questions answered, discounts on TFD events, and more! Join on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FinancialDiet Join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join MORE FROM TFD The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en
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Jun 12, 2023 • 1h 11min

How The Disney Vacation Club Made Timeshares Even Worse

Explores the deceptive nature and high costs of timeshares and vacation clubs, focusing on the Disney Vacation Club. Discusses lack of control, high fees, and emotional manipulation used in sales presentations. Examines the influential role of Disney blogs and YouTubers. Highlights financial inefficiency of the Disney Vacation Club. Discusses changing dynamics of Disneyland, VIP experiences, and wealth inequality. Explores benefits and drawbacks of Disney Vacation Club membership and mentions alternative theme parks and cultural experiences abroad.
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Jun 5, 2023 • 54min

Organization Hauls, Suburban Sprawl, & The Hamster Wheel Of Consumption

Chelsea and special guest Ryan Houlihan discuss the everyday financial scams we all encounter, and what's to come on this season of Too Good To Be True. Thanks to today's sponsors! Get $10 off at https://nutrafol.com when you use promo code TFC Go to https://zocdoc.com/tfc and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor.   MORE FROM TFD Join our membership program, The Society at TFD on Patreon to get exclusive ad-free bonus content + access to tons of other perks like our members-only book club: https://www.patreon.com/FinancialDiet The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en
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May 31, 2023 • 52min

How Gold Became The Right-Wing Answer To Your Financial Problems

Too Good To Be True is a miniseries exposing the scams, schemes, and financial cults trying to separate you from your money. New episodes drop every Monday on our YouTube channel as well as on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, July 10th! Catch up on season one of Too Good To Be True: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsgcAGtdkRY&list=PLD30V46E07RQlQZ5Nq6tUaHKlZbysKijH Follow Ryan on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryho. Follow Julia and Two Cents here: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoCentsPBS ***** THE SOCIETY AT TFD Join our membership program, The Society at TFD to get exclusive ad-free bonus content + access to tons of other perks like our members-only book, your personal money questions answered, discounts on TFD events, and more! Join on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FinancialDiet Join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join MORE FROM TFD The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en
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May 22, 2023 • 45min

Candy Crush, Roblox, And The Hidden Darkness Of Free-To-Play Gaming

Too Good To Be True is a miniseries exposing the scams, schemes, and financial cults trying to separate you from your money. New episodes drop every Monday on our YouTube channel as well as on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, July 10th! Catch up on season one of Too Good To Be True: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsgcAGtdkRY&list=PLD30V46E07RQlQZ5Nq6tUaHKlZbysKijH Follow Ryan on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryho. Follow Julia and Two Cents here: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoCentsPBS ***** THE SOCIETY AT TFD Join our membership program, The Society at TFD to get exclusive ad-free bonus content + access to tons of other perks like our members-only book, your personal money questions answered, discounts on TFD events, and more! Join on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FinancialDiet Join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join MORE FROM TFD The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en
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May 15, 2023 • 54min

The Ugly Truth About Inflation (And Why It’s Ruining Your Financial Life)

In the second episode of Too Good To Be True, hosts Ryan Houlihan and Julia Lorenz Olson break down the history of inflation, the cost of living crisis, and why everything suddenly feels financially so much harder than it did just a few years ago.  Too Good To Be True is a miniseries exposing the scams, schemes, and financial cults trying to separate you from your money. New episodes drop every Monday on our YouTube channel as well as on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, July 10th! Catch up on season one of Too Good To Be True: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsgcAGtdkRY&list=PLD30V46E07RQlQZ5Nq6tUaHKlZbysKijH Follow Ryan on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryho. Follow Julia and Two Cents here: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoCentsPBS Juliana Kaplan https://twitter.com/julianamkaplan ***** THE SOCIETY AT TFD Join our membership program, The Society at TFD to get exclusive ad-free bonus content + access to tons of other perks like our members-only book, your personal money questions answered, discounts on TFD events, and more! Join on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FinancialDiet Join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join MORE FROM TFD The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en
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May 15, 2023 • 51min

How Scammy Airbnb Empires Became The New American Dream

In the season two premiere of Too Good To Be True, hosts Ryan Houlihan and Julia Lorenz Olson explore the Airbnb "hustles" that have been taking over social media, harming both the people who attempt them and the communities these rentals are taking over. Too Good To Be True is a miniseries exposing the scams, schemes, and financial cults trying to separate you from your money. New episodes drop every Monday on our YouTube channel as well as on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, July 10th! Catch up on season one of Too Good To Be True: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsgcAGtdkRY&list=PLD30V46E07RQlQZ5Nq6tUaHKlZbysKijH Follow Ryan on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryho. Follow Julia and Two Cents here: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoCentsPBS Sam Kemmis: https://twitter.com/samsambutdif Rich & Regular: https://richandregular.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4HUQztCZd9c1q2rB7SmOAQ ***** THE SOCIETY AT TFD Join our membership program, The Society at TFD to get exclusive ad-free bonus content + access to tons of other perks like our members-only book, your personal money questions answered, discounts on TFD events, and more! Join on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FinancialDiet Join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join MORE FROM TFD The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en
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May 1, 2023 • 59min

Gentrification, Class Differences, And Working For The Ultra-Wealthy In NYC

Get $10 off at https://Nutrafol.com when you use promo code TFC Go to https://Zocdoc.com/tfc and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Chelsea sits down with Dutch of the popular @dutchdeccc TikTok to talk all about the nuances (and frustrations) of growing up around working for the ultra-wealthy in NYC while being from a working-class background. Follow Dutch on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@dutchdeccc?lang=en Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en

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