Viral Money Trends

Viral Money Trends

From Switch Your Money On by Hargreaves Lansdown

June 11, 2026 · 17 min · Season 1 · Episode 150

About this episode

Helen Morrissey and Clare Stinton discuss the impact of viral money trends on personal finance management.

In this episode of Switch Your Money On, Helen Morrissey and Clare Stinton explore the rise of AI, social media and viral money trends shaping how people manage their finances. From ‘no spend weekends’ to ‘loud budgeting’ and ‘cash stuffing’, they unpack what works, what doesn’t, and how these ideas can support better money habits. They also highlight the risks of misinformation and scams online, sharing practical tips to stay informed, protect your finances, and make smarter decisions in a digital-first world. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re unsure what’s right for you, seek financial advice. Pension and tax rules can change, and benefits depend on personal circumstances. Investments can fall as well as rise in value, so you could get back less than you invest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Helen Morrissey

Guest: Clare Stinton

Topics covered

  • AI
  • social media
  • money management
  • financial trends
  • budgeting
  • scams
  • financial advice

Keywords

  • AI
  • social media
  • no spend weekends
  • loud budgeting
  • cash stuffing
  • financial scams
  • money habits

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Organizations: Hargreaves Lansdown, Acast

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