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How to Money · August 7, 2026 · 53m

Friday Flight - Frustrating Funflation, Money Morons, & Home Haters #1176

Show Notes

In this Friday Flight episode, the hosts cover the week's top personal finance stories, including cooling grocery prices, the trap of premium credit cards, rising 'funflation,' record-breaking credit card debt versus investments, and the uncertain future of Social Security. They break down what these headlines mean for your money and offer practical takeaways to help you get ahead.

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Highlights

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Grocery Slowdown
The hosts discussed the recent slowdown in grocery price inflation.
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Premium Credit Card Trap
The hosts warned about the pitfalls of high-annual-fee credit cards that may not provide enough value for the average consumer.
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Funflation
They explained 'funflation'—the rising cost of leisure activities like concerts, travel, and dining out.
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More Credit Card Debt Than Investments
A concerning trend: many Americans now carry more credit card debt than they have in investments.
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Dwindling Social Security
They discussed the uncertain future of Social Security and what it means for retirement planning.
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