Why'd You Buy That?

Drew Adams
  • 5.0 (8)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT

Drew and Dan co-founders of Weekly, a budgeting app, talk about fun topics in personal finance while also delving into the art and science of budgeting. You can find Weekly at Weekly budgeting.

Episodes

  1. 11/27/2020

    Thankfulness in 2020 and Money Memories

    Today Dan, Drew, and Jessica are joined by Ilona from the podcast, Money Memories. In the first half of the episode, Dan, Drew, and Jessica talk about their Thanksgiving celebrations for 2020 and how thankfulness affects finances. In the second half of the episode, Dan and Drew talk with Ilona from The Bear and the Bull blog and the Money Memories podcast. They talk about everything from travel memories and Ilona’s earliest money memory to capitalism, marginalism, and racism in financial institutions. Ilona has worked in finance on Wall Street and Silicon Valley. She received her bachelor’s degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Born in Havana, Cuba, she immigrated with her parents to the United States at the age of 5, and grew up in Louisville, KY. She is fluent in Spanish, Russian, and German, and as an avid world traveler – her current tally for countries visited stands at over 60. If you would like to give us your input, have any comments, or questions, email us at support@weeklybudgeting.com. Talking Points: Thanksgiving Turkey versus Chicken Dan’s special Jell-O and Drew’s spinach madeline COVID Thanksgiving plans The effect of gratitude on people’s spending behaviors Having a sense of gratitude for your life Things to be thankful for in 2020 Back to the basics We survived this very long year Being an introvert during the pandemic Different household dynamics Ilona and Money Memories The history behind The Bear and The Bull & Money Memories Travel and money Most memorable guest stories Ilona’s earliest money memory Educating and helping first generation in personal finance Capitalism and marginalism Systemic racism in lending practices Ilona’s favorites: Advice for personal finance Articles and series she has written for Forbes Money Memories, NPR, and Ilona’s white whale Ilona plays “Why’d You Buy It” Resources/Links: Website: The Bear and the Bull Podcast: Money Memories Instagram: @bear.andbull Instagram: @money_memories Twitter: @bearandbull1 Money Memories Episode: “Demystifying the Unicorn” with BuBu The Steele Maiden Blog Weekly Budgeting App

    50 min

  2. 11/12/2020

    Singles Day and Values-based spending with the Money Script

    On today’s episode Dan, Drew, and Jessica are joined by Yohance Harrison from Money Script Wealth. Yohance began his financial services career over twenty years ago and now finds himself living his passion as the founder and CEO of Money Script Wealth Management, PLLC. Today he’s here to talk to us about behavioral financial planning as well as his goal of increasing financial awareness, intelligence, and literacy in the black, brown, and indigeonous communities. He also plays Why’d You Buy that, and gives us one of the healthiest responses we’ve heard yet.  We also go over what Singles Day is and compare the differences in online shopping services as well as digital flash sales. Are these examples of how digital marketing and sales will go in the future? What are the odds that we’ll see a house for sale on Amazon soon? If you would like to give us your input, have any comments, or questions, email us at support@weeklybudgeting.com.  Talking Points: “Shopping” Holidays The history of Singles Day (November 11th) Alibaba (the Chinese equivalent of Amazon) Streamed live events Singles Day versus Cyber Monday, Black Friday, Prime Day, and... Pi Day Yohance Harrison from Money Script Wealth What is behavioral financial planning? Yohance’s background and journey to being an independent Strategies for how to change your financial habits Steps and plans he makes with his clients Working with couples with different values Our views and first impressions of money What is a “money script?” Increasing financial awareness, intelligence, and literacy in minorities The role of money in the Black Lives Matter movement The Money Script podcast Why’d You Buy That:   Resources/Links: Money Script Wealth Instagram: @themoneyscript Twitter: @themoneyscript Twitter: @yo_harrison

    1h 7m

  3. 11/04/2020

    Doom-Scrolling, Cereal in Bulk and Shoes of NY with Lexi Cross

    On this episode Dan, Drew, and Jess are joined by Lexi Cross, the cofounder of ShoesOf, a website dedicated to footwear, fashion, and the stories behind the shoes of New York. In the first section of today’s podcast, Dan, Drew, and Jess discuss "doom-scrolling" and social media as it affects the youth of America as well as our spending habits. In the second portion of the episode, they're joined by Lexi Cross to talk about how she founded Shoes Of, her favorite street style moments and the issue of sustainability in the fashion industry. Then Dan, Drew, and Jessica close out the episode with a round of Why’d You Buy That. This week’s purchases include a breakfast essential as well as two forms of fall fun. If you would like to give us your input, have any comments, or questions, email us at support@weeklybudgeting.com. Talking Points: Doom-scrolling and social media Dan, Jess, and Drew’s thoughts on The Social Dilemma Purchasing phones for middle school age kids The purpose of apps and what they want of you The responsibility that come with smartphones, social media, and plastic Advertising and being targeted by ads Cancel Culture Lexi Cross of ShoesOf Stories and anecdotes since Lexi started ShoesOf Plastic, sustainability and fast fashion The Desert Island Question Why’d You Buy That? Dan’s serial cereal habits Jess' fall foliage foray Drew’s price-gouged gourds Resources/Links: The Steele Maiden Blog Shoesof.com Weekly Budgeting App

    1h 25m
  • 3 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

Drew and Dan co-founders of Weekly, a budgeting app, talk about fun topics in personal finance while also delving into the art and science of budgeting. You can find Weekly at Weekly budgeting.

Information

  • Creator
    Drew Adams
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020
  • Show Website
    Why'd You Buy That?