Episode 68

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11th Oct 2022

The dangers of retail therapy

Australians have well and truly indulged in their fair share of online shopping over the pandemic period, but what draws us to spend and why does it make us feel good? On this week’s episode of Friends With Money, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by financial therapist Jane Monica-Jones to discuss all things retail therapy. They explore:

  • How long has retail therapy been around?
  • What makes us want to indulge in it?
  • Do you get a bigger rush if you spend more?
  • Where is the line between spending as a necessity, and it becoming an addiction?
  • What can people do to combat compulsive sending?

If you’re struggling with debt, call the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 to speak to a financial counsellor for free.

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Friends With Money
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We all have questions about money; how to earn it, how to spend it, and the best ways to invest so we can watch it grow.

The Friends With Money podcast, created by Money Magazine (Australia’s longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine), shares its extensive network of finance experts, in-depth knowledge of markets and timely advice to help you understand the world of money.

Hosted by senior writer, Tom Watson, and editor-in-chief, Michelle Baltazar, Friends With Money is a weekly chat with a variety of credentialed guests that you won’t want to miss. Listening and learning will help you on the path to financial freedom.