About this episode

Sim discusses 11 expensive splurges that are no longer worth the money and offers insights on smarter spending.

This week, Sim breaks down 11 expensive splurges she doesn’t think are worth the money, from the Dyson Airwrap and Apple Watch to luxury jewellery, designer bags and brand-new cars. She shares which purchases she regrets, where she thinks you can spend less without sacrificing much, and why a high price tag doesn’t always mean better value. If you’re trying to save money, avoid lifestyle creep and make smarter spending decisions, this episode could save you thousands. Watch on YouTube | Somnipods 3 More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in training Instagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Sim

Topics covered

• spending decisions
• money management
• consumer goods
• value assessment
• financial advice

Keywords

• splurges
• money saving
• expensive purchases
• financial advice
• value for money

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Dyson Airwrap, Apple Watch, luxury jewellery, designer bags, brand-new cars

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