Inside Out Money 140. Financial Favorites: Our top accounts, hacks, purchases, index funds, and more!
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Dec 7, 2025 Discover favorite credit cards and their travel perks, plus the best high-yield savings accounts and index funds for investing. Learn life hacks for saving money, like rotating streaming subscriptions and smart expense tracking. The hosts share valuable money mantras and behavioral insights to curb impulse spending. They also recommend must-have financial apps and favorite purchases that improve wellbeing—big or small. Tune in for inspiring stories and practical tips to empower your financial journey!
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Cancel Trials Immediately
- Sign up for free trials and cancel immediately; you still retain access for the trial period.
- Use this to sample services without forgetting later and being charged.
Delay Purchases To Kill Impulse Buys
- Create a waiting period (weeks) before making impulse purchases to see if desire fades.
- Use that space to avoid buyer's remorse and reduce irrelevant spending.
Recognize Rationalizing, Not Reasoning
- Emotions drive spending; reasoning often comes after feelings as rationalization.
- Spot your rationalizations to avoid emotionally driven purchases like saunas.
