How to Money · August 28, 2026 · 50m

Friday Flight - America’s Debt Debacle, Perpetual Shopping, & Mystery Vacations #1185

Joel (How to Money), Matt (How to Money)

Matt and Joel break down the week's financial headlines into actionable personal finance takeaways. They discuss America's rising national debt and what it means for individual wallets, the psychology behind constant online shopping, creative ways to save money on travel like mystery vacations and travel eSIMs, the financial dynamics of joint bank accounts for couples, and the pros and cons of buy now, pay later services.

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America's Debt Debacle

The hosts discuss the growing US national debt crisis and break down the specific implications it has for everyday Americans' personal finances.

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Perpetual Shopping

Matt and Joel explore the modern phenomenon of constant, mindless online shopping and the psychological and financial toll it takes.

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