Companies are using manipulative marketing tactics to keep us buying more and more. The endless consumption is becoming exhausting on our minds and our wallets, all while the economy feels increasingly unstable, so let’s take back control! This episode dives into why we keep buying more stuff we don’t need and the environmental impact of those actions. We wrap it up with a much-needed pep talk to break the cycle and stop buying stupid sh*t, so you can reclaim your financial power and find true happiness in experiences and connections. Remember, in a world that often feels out of control, discretionary spending is the one thing you can control.
Erica join this week’s podcast as we talk about:
– The Netflix documentary “Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy”
– Manipulative marketing tactics and psychological tricks used by corporations
– The concept of planned obsolescence and its environmental impact
– The role of Amazon and other major corporations in driving excessive consumption
– The illusion of happiness through material possessions versus the value of experiences
– The emotional and mental burden of excessive ownership
– Strategies for breaking the cycle of impulsive buying and reclaiming financial control.
– The futility of comparing ourselves to others based on possessions
Show References:
- Netflix documentary: Buy now the shopping conspiracy
- Inside Out Money episode #102 – Beyond the Headlines: Making Sense of Inflation, Tariffs, and Your Investment Strategy
- Inside Out Money podcast episode #034 – Predatory marketing tactics and scams – How to spot and avoid them
- Etsy Inside Out Money shop – $3 stickers and templates
- Etsy $3 Inside Out Money “Stop Buying Stupid Sh*t Sticker & Go For A Hike Instead”
- Etsy $3 Inside Out Money “Stop Buying Stupid Sh*t Sticker”
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