
14 February 2026
3457: What You May Not Know About Impulse Spending by Jackie Beck on Financial Discipline
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Episode 3457:
Jackie Beck reveals how impulse spending isn't just about shopping sprees, it includes any unplanned expense that can quietly derail your financial goals. By identifying emotional triggers and using practical strategies like delaying purchases, avoiding temptation, and planning for fun, you can stay in control of your money and still enjoy life guilt-free.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jackiebeck.com/what-you-may-not-know-about-impulse-spending/
Quotes to ponder:
"Impulse spending adds up, and keeps you from your real goals if you let it get out of hand."
"Remember that a good deal isn’t a good deal if you don’t already have the money for it."
"There’s nothing quite so freeing as saying 'I’ve got $150 this month to spend on anything I want.'"
Episode references:
FTC Consumer Advice – Unwanted Mail, Calls, and Email: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-stop-junk-mail
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Episode 3457:
Jackie Beck reveals how impulse spending isn't just about shopping sprees, it includes any unplanned expense that can quietly derail your financial goals. By identifying emotional triggers and using practical strategies like delaying purchases, avoiding temptation, and planning for fun, you can stay in control of your money and still enjoy life guilt-free.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jackiebeck.com/what-you-may-not-know-about-impulse-spending/
Quotes to ponder:
"Impulse spending adds up, and keeps you from your real goals if you let it get out of hand."
"Remember that a good deal isn’t a good deal if you don’t already have the money for it."
"There’s nothing quite so freeing as saying 'I’ve got $150 this month to spend on anything I want.'"
Episode references:
FTC Consumer Advice – Unwanted Mail, Calls, and Email: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-stop-junk-mail
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices