Christmas Overconsumption AT ITS WORST | Deinfluencing Holidays
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere we go. But when the ‘spirit of giving’ looks more like a corporate marketing campaign, it’s time to talk. Today, Jen and Jill reacts to the most ...
28 Nov 202547min
How Marketing Manipulates You to Spend Money You Don't Have
Social media made you buy that thing. And yes, it was on purpose. Today’s episode breaks down exactly how marketing psychology manipulates you and how companies use emotion, identity, and guilt to enc...
25 Nov 202553min
Black Friday 2025 is OFFICIALLY A SCAM (Can you call these deals?)
NOT EVERYTHING IS ON SALE THIS BLACK FRIDAY. It's dopamine. Sales are through the roof but what we don’t see are the recycled discounts, fake price drops, and psychological traps designed to make you ...
21 Nov 202546min
Financial Planners Explained: Do you Need a Financial Adviser?
If you’ve ever wondered whether hiring a financial advisor is actually worth it or just another money trap, this episode’s for you. We’re breaking down exactly what financial planners do, how to know ...
18 Nov 202547min
$96K in Debt w/ a $900 Car Payment!?!? | Reading Money Reddit Stories
Confession time is either a cry for help or a gentle reminder to get it together. In this episode, we’re diving into some wild Reddit money confessions about how people got into debt and we’re going t...
14 Nov 202555min
40 Unsexy Frugal Living Tips That Actually Work
Let’s be honest, the internet is full of “frugal living tips” that sound great until you try them and realize they either save you thirty-seven cents or feel like a part-time job. These are not those ...
11 Nov 202558min
People on TikTok BEGGING for Money is Unhinged (Sad Fishing for Money)
How far would you go to trust, believe, and help a stranger online? Today we’re breaking down how social media has turned struggle into a brand, how these trends exploit both empathy and algorithms, a...
7 Nov 202556min
80% of People Don’t Do This When Grocery Shopping (and it's an easy fix!)
If the cycle keeps repeating with meal plans, making the list, overspending, the secret isn’t in the store. It's in what happens before you shop. Today we’ll break down this one simple fix, why almost...
4 Nov 202550min
