Ep 358: The Psychology Behind Our Shopping Habits

Published: Feb. 15, 2023, 6 a.m.

The phrase \u201climited time only\u201d lights up our brains and causes us to spend money when we otherwise wouldn\u2019t. That\u2019s because we can\u2019t stand to lose out on a good deal \u2014 even when it risks our budgets. Marketing and psychology expert Dr. Mindy Weinstein breaks down the science behind our impulse purchases and the marketing tactics that businesses use to open our wallets. Listen to learn how to resist buying into the latest trends \u2014 and how to use marketing to your own advantage. In Mailbag, we answer questions about long-term care and part-time work. In Thrive, how to stop paying the pink tax.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices