MMS #69 | The spending traps hurting your budget

About this episode

Liv and Jennie discuss the psychology of spending and how to avoid overspending traps.

Cost of living is spiralling higher and higher - but we're here to help you tackle it. In this episode of Money Made Simple, Liv and Jennie discuss the psychology of spending, the traps that make it easier to overspend, and how to (gently) retrain your brain so your money decisions feel more intentional and less impulsive. We unpack the “Want Monster” - that little voice in your head telling you to buy the coffee, click the sale, upgrade the phone, or treat yourself because you “deserve it”.&...

People in this episode

Hosts: Liv, Jennie

Topics covered

• spending psychology
• budgeting
• cost of living
• overspending
• money management

Keywords

• spending traps
• budget
• cost of living
• intentional spending
• Want Monster

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Organizations: Money Made Simple

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