How to Fix Your Spending Problem (Ep. 235)

Published: Oct. 29, 2018, 11 a.m.

Cash rules everything around me, so I probably shouldn't spend it all. We talk about a few ways to slow down your spending.\nFull show notes\nThis week\u2019s episode is sponsored by:\n\nBrilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek \u2014 and if you're one of the first 83 people to use this link, you'll also get 20% off your subscription.\n\nThings mentioned in this episode:\n\nMint\xa0(iOS | Android)\nDaily Budget (iOS)\nUSDA Food Plans\nStrides (iOS)\nMomentum (iOS)\nAtomic Habits, by James Clear\nWeapons of Influence #2: Commitment and Consistency (Ep. 189)\nBear (Mac | iOS)\n\nWant more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page.\nYou can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter.\nTimestamps:\n\n0:02:54 - Tracking your expenses and spending less\n0:22:00 - Curbing impulse spending\n0:27:52 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)\n0:35:38 - Don't invest too much on a new hobby\n0:39:04 - Figure out what exactly is making you spend all your money\n0:40:46 - Ignoring sales\n0:42:38 - What subscriptions are you actually making use of\n0:46:53 - Friends that make you spend too much money\n0:51:48 - Recap and conclusion\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review!\n\nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.