The Broke Generation

It's December and you know what that means – REVIEW EPISODES ARE BACK! Settle in as I take you through my 24 goals I set for 2024 and whether I achieved them, failed colossally, or changed direction altogether.  Order my book, Good with Money: https://amzn.to/4eLOi5x  UK Preorder competition: win a Dyson Airwrap! https://www.johnmurraypress.co.uk/landing-page/good-with-money-pre-order-competition/  Where to find The Broke Generation Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegenerationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.brokegeneration   Sign up to The Glue: the weekly money psychology and mindset newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe, where you’ll also get your free Financial Values workbook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Comments Section! Emma and Victoria are dishing out another snack platter of chaos, starting with the glittering promises of the vitamin industry. From “energy boosters” to “skin saviors,” we’re pulling apart the marketing fluff and sharing our real experiences (spoiler: we’re still waiting for that miracle transformation). Are these pricey pills worth it, or is your fantasy self buying into the hype? Then we switch gears to the manicure paradox - the love-hate cycle of salon nails. DIY gel kits, builder gels, and pro shaping skills - what’s really worth your time, energy, and coin? Plus, we talk about finding a balance between aesthetics and practicality, whether it’s sticking with simple staples or treating yourself to the occasional indulgence. Grab your Sicilian olives and settle in for a zesty chat! With thanks to our sponsors, Wallace Advocates and Lending Solved. Where to find Emma Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegenerationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.brokegeneration   Order my book, Good with Money! Sign up to The Glue: the weekly money psychology and mindset newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe, where you’ll also get your free Financial Values workbook. Where to find Victoria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bad.bitch.money/?hl=en Newsletter: https://substack.com/@victoriashakeshaft Victoria has also been a busy bee and written a whole damn book! You can pre-order here: Know Your Worth, Victoria Vivente (9781923022430) — Readings BooksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Black Friday episode is hereeeeee and I have got a juicy episode to help you stay financially savvy this sale season. Sales have started earlier than ever this year, so I'm dropping this episode slightly early to help you navigate it. I take you through some of the research and predictions about Black Friday 2024 spending, and then share 5 practical tips, 5 mindsets to embrace, and 5 traps to avoid. Highlights: Why this particular Black Friday is dangerous for our emotions, coming off the back of the US election and a worrying economic outlook Are our intentions around Black Friday spending actually playing out in our behaviour? Some research suggests we will see more spending than Black Friday 2023, especially in a younger cohort The surprising reason sales have started earlier than ever Why brands are having to get more creative to get us to buy – and why it's working How to navigate your emotions around sale season spending Managing loss aversion and regret avoidance Remembering that life goes on Double dipping with cashback and gift card discounts Why browsing is the real danger zone Supplementary spending, momentum spending and spending runways The difference between discounts and savings Mentioned in this episode: Join TopCashback for a $10 cashback bonus: https://www.topcashback.com.au/ref/thebrokegen  Join ShopBack  to get cashback on your purchases ($5 bonus in new user challenge): https://app.shopback.com/6HkWpKKpPOb Order my book, Good with Money: https://amzn.to/4eLOi5x  UK Preorder competition: win a Dyson Airwrap! https://www.johnmurraypress.co.uk/landing-page/good-with-money-pre-order-competition/  Where to find The Broke Generation Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegenerationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.brokegeneration   Sign up to The Glue: the weekly money psychology and mindset newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe, where you’ll also get your free Financial Values workbook.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, V and I talk about the importance of planning and being intentional, whether in your day to day, or your wider life. Highlights: The significance of popping out unplanned and the consequences on your bank account Unplanned spending and leaking money Making big life decisions without a plan The importance of a plan A, B and even C Understanding your tolerance for risky decisions With thanks to our sponsors, Wallace Advocates and Lending Solved. Where to find Emma Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegenerationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.brokegeneration   Order my book, Good with Money! Sign up to The Glue: the weekly money psychology and mindset newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe, where you’ll also get your free Financial Values workbook. Where to find Victoria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bad.bitch.money/?hl=en Newsletter: https://substack.com/@victoriashakeshaftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.