How to Get the Shopping High Without Spending a Dollar
From Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger by CBS News
July 9, 2026 · 20 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the rise of 'dopamine sites' in South Korea that simulate shopping thrills without spending money, alongside financial advice for a caller facing college costs and retirement planning.
“Dopamine sites” are on the rise in South Korea, allowing people to simulate the thrill of online shopping or food delivery without spending any actual money. Could this be the fix for compulsive spenders? Plus: Jill helps caller Danielle navigate a financial crossroads: after taking a pay cut to make work and life more manageable, she’s now facing higher-than-expected college costs for her child while trying to stay on track for retirement. Have a money question? Email us here. Subscribe to the Money Moves YouTube channel HERE .
People in this episode
Host: Jill Schlesinger
Guest: Danielle
Topics covered
- online shopping
- dopamine
- financial advice
- compulsive spending
- college costs
- retirement planning
Keywords
- dopamine sites
- online shopping
- financial advice
- college costs
- retirement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CBS News
Places: South Korea
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