“I just spent $100, but I got a $10 reward, so I made $10.”

“I paid with cash so it’s free because it’s not coming out of my bank account.“

Perhaps you’ve seen the videos of people, particularly women, humorously trying to describe and justify the illogical financial decisions they make. Girl math, as it’s been coined, became a social media trend in 2023 and still remains relevant.

However, there is more to the humorous social media trend than bad math and justifying unnecessary purchases. There are real reasons and studies behind why people think the way they do when it comes to spending habits. Whether you’ve seen this trend (and fall into this mindset!) or not, this episode is for you!

With a background in finance and a deep passion for helping people understand money, Grant shares practical habits you can put in place so you don’t let advertisements or the so-called “discounts“ control the way you spend your money.

Know someone who has seen or participated in this trend or maybe needs to make better spending decisions? You should share this episode!

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