Think everyone around you is financially ahead? You might just be seeing the highlight reel. In this week’s episode, Lauren and Nick unpack the hidden costs of comparison, how lifestyle creep quietly drains your bank account, and why so many budgets fail before they even get started. 

0:00 – Intro
0:25 – The comparison trap and how it affects your finances
2:15 – Why appearances can be deceiving (and expensive)
5:37 – Lifestyle creep: what it is and how to spot it
9:50 – The illusion of “enough money”
14:18 – Why most budgets don’t work
20:46 – Small, sustainable changes that actually stick
27:20 – Breaking bad spending habits for good

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