Talking Money, Clearly
Talking Money, Clearly with Wes Cuprill is your straightforward guide to making smarter financial decisions.
Each week, Wes breaks down investing basics, financial planning, and money management with a no-nonsense approach that cuts through Wall Street hype. From budgeting, saving, and paying off debt to building wealth, retirement planning, and navigating today’s financial noise, this show delivers clear advice for millennials, middle-aged adults, and families who want to take control of their future.
With segments like Wealth Wise Women and expert insights on global diversification, financial literacy, and long-term investing, Wes brings both education and coaching to help you stay committed to your plan and avoid costly mistakes. If you’re ready for practical financial strategies, real-world clarity, and a coach who tells it like it is, this podcast is for you.
Talking Money, Clearly
Why Even Smart People Fall for Money Traps in 2025 (and How to Break Free)
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Social media is full of money traps that can distort our sense of financial reality and push us into unnecessary spending. In this episode, we break down the concept of money dysmorphia and how money traps like "buy now, pay later" schemes can lead to long-term debt and financial stress. Learn how to spot and avoid these money traps, set healthy boundaries, and build a financial plan that works for you-not for the highlight reels of others. Take control of your future by understanding and escaping the most common money traps today!
Chaptersđź•“
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Welcome to the Money Dysmorphia Deep Dive
01:03 - Instagram: The Financial Advice Cesspool
02:01 - What Exactly IS Money Dysmorphia?
02:34 - Keeping Up With The Joneses: Social Media Edition
04:40 - FOMO Spending: Why We’re Drowning in Consumer Debt
05:41 - The Gratitude Practice: Focusing on What You Actually Have
06:33 - Budget Fads: It’s Just Like Crash Dieting
07:17 - Buy Now, Panic Later: The Klarna & Payment Plan Trap
07:48 - Stop Putting Your Burritos on Layaway
08:47 - Solutions: Breaking Free From Money Dysmorphia
09:55 - Find YOUR Financial Path (Not Instagram’s)
10:09 - How A Financial Advisor Can Help
