{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/688fe89b0bb12601f0961197/6ad58902336b44639e1ca484?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to Stop Impulse Buying & Fix Hidden Spending Leaks","description":"<p>Are hidden spending leaks and impulse shopping holding you back from financial independence? In this episode of <em>She Owns It</em>, host Anissa Cavallo breaks down the psychological and practical reasons we overspend, from $3,000 in forgotten Apple subscriptions to $48-a-week impulse buys and provides a step-by-step framework to stop cash flow leaks for good.</p><p><br></p><p>In This Episode: Overcoming Impulse Shopping &amp; Cash Flow Leaks</p><ul><li><strong>The Income Myth:</strong> Why building wealth isn&#39;t just about making more money but managing cash flow and eliminating small recurring expenses.</li><li><strong>Australian Spending Statistics:</strong> The real cost of &quot;ghost&quot; subscriptions ($1,700/year average), household food waste ($2,000–$2,700/year), and weekly impulse shopping.</li><li><strong>The $300,000 Compound Savings Rule:</strong> How cutting 20% off retail purchases and stopping unused subscriptions turns into $140,000 in 10 years (and $300,000 in 20 years at a 7% return).</li><li><strong>The Psychology of Shopping Remorse:</strong> How dopamine drives the <em>anticipation</em> of buying rather than the joy of owning, and why payment methods like Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and tap-and-go remove essential spending friction.</li><li><strong>The &quot;Find, Plug, Redirect&quot; Framework:</strong> Practical strategies to audit subscriptions, enforce a 72-hour purchase pause, and automate savings directly from your pay check.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Related Resources &amp; Links</strong></p><ul><li><strong>App Mentioned:</strong> Frollo (Free Expense Tracking &amp; Budgeting App)</li><li>🌐 Website: edaproperty.com.au</li><li>📱 Follow Anissa Cavallo on Instagram: anissa_she_owns_it</li><li>🎧 Subscribe to She Owns It where you get your podcasts</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help more women take control of their financial future!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong></p><p>The information provided in this podcast and show notes is general in nature and for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute personal financial, legal, or taxation advice. It has been prepared without taking into account your individual objectives, financial situation, or needs. Before making any financial decision, you should consider whether the information is appropriate for your circumstances and seek professional advice from a licensed financial advisor, accountant, or legal expert.</p>","author_name":"Anissa Cavallo"}