impulse spending
Discover key takeaways from 8 podcast episodes about this topic.
This Has Never Happened Before | Financial Audit
A 31-year-old veteran with 100% disability and a six-figure income reveals over $550,000 in debt, blaming betrayal and mental health while justifying impulse spending on art, cars, and solar panels.
Pampered Princess Thinks Poverty Is Easy | Financial Audit
A 25-year-old restaurant manager with significant debt and parental financial support struggles to grasp basic financial responsibility, prioritizing luxury spending over solvency, even after a 'nervous breakdown' about her finances.
He's Hiding Everything From Her | Financial Audit
A New Orleans couple with a combined $200,000 annual income faces a financial crisis driven by the husband's undisclosed impulse purchases, gambling addiction, and a staggering $439,000 in bad debt, all while hiding a Tinder Premium subscription from his wife.
Financial Audit's Most Disturbing Episode
A 27-year-old fire protection engineer, earning a high income in a low cost-of-living area with a remarkably low mortgage, faces financial ruin due to extreme impulse spending, over 200 overdraft fees, and a pattern of blaming external factors for his self-inflicted debt.
$369,000 Of LGBTQIA+ Debt | Financial Audit
A gay couple with $130,000 in non-mortgage debt struggles with extreme spending, poor communication, and a 'buy now, worry later' mentality, jeopardizing their 10+ year relationship.
Financial Audit's First Escort
A 20-year-old LA chef on medical leave reveals her primary income comes from sugar babying, navigating significant debt, and an unstable financial future.
I've Never Seen Anything Like This | Financial Audit
A 23-year-old earning $2,800 monthly reveals he spent $26,000 on Pokémon cards in a single month, accumulating over $56,000 in debt while living rent-free with his sister.
They F*cking Hate Each Other | Financial Audit
A couple drowning in debt, living with parents, and plagued by extreme spending habits and a complete lack of financial responsibility faces a marriage ultimatum.