Gas prices are climbing again, and if you’re like most people, it feels like your entire financial life just got more expensive overnight.

But did it?

This week, we take a step back from the headlines and ask a better question: who is actually feeling the impact of higher gas prices—and who just thinks they are?

Because the truth is, a 50-cent jump at the pump doesn’t hit everyone the same way. For some households, it’s real financial pressure. For others, it’s more of an emotional reaction than a budget breaker.

We break down:

By the end of the episode, you’ll know whether rising gas prices are something you need to change your behavior over… or just change your mindset about.

Because when it comes to your money, not every headline deserves your stress.