In this episode, we're getting real about money leaks—those sneaky daily and weekly expenses that drain your bank account without you even realizing it. We've been there, done that, and learned the hard way, so we're sharing what we discovered through our own financial journey.
Key Moments:
Daily & Weekly Money Leaks:
Coffee runs and eating out for lunch (we're talking $15-20/day adds up FAST)
Impulse buys at gas stations and grocery stores
Parking tickets (seriously, just pay the $2 instead of risking a $30 fine)
Food delivery fees and tipping on top
Grocery shopping without a plan—we used to waste so much food!
Subscriptions & Tech:
Netflix, Disney+, Prime, Spotify, Apple Music (we literally just realized we were both paying for music services separately!)
Gym memberships that never get used (1/3 of gym members are basically donating their money)
App subscriptions you forgot about
Phone plans that need annual reviews
The Big Ones:
Vehicles (Chris's hot take: buying brand new is the worst financial decision—you lose 30% the second you drive off the lot)
Online shopping and the dopamine hit of "deals"
Beauty products and salon services
Clothing trends vs. thrift shopping
Chapters:
2:45 - Daily Coffee & Lunch Leaks
8:20 - Grocery Shopping Without a Plan
14:15 - Subscriptions Eating Your Budget
20:30 - The Vehicle Money Trap
26:45 - Our Financial Breaking Point
33:10 - The Year of Monthly Money Meetings
36:50 - Teaching Kids About Money
Let's dive in!
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