{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6525c35d79959c001211baf6/6aac6c58bf7eb386d313af87?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Your \"Investments\" Are Actually Just Expenses","description":"<p>This week, Sim explores why we&#39;re calling everything an investment, from designer handbags and luxury clothing to beauty treatments and plastic surgery, and how this mindset is fuelling consumerism. She breaks down the difference between investing and spending, why women feel pressured to justify expensive purchases as &quot;investments,&quot; and how social media and beauty standards influence our financial decisions. Plus, Sim shares three practical ways to rethink your spending habits, avoid unnecessary purchases, and enjoy your money without guilt while still building long-term wealth.</p>","author_name":"Friends That Invest"}