<description>&lt;p&gt;It&amp;rsquo;s hard to catch at first, but some of our little daily habits might actually cost us thousands every year. This episode is your sign to curb some of those habits (lifestyle creep and convenience tax, we&amp;rsquo;re looking at you) and reclaim your time, energy, and well-earned moolas!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🧾 LINKS &amp;amp; RECEIPTS&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.womenshealthtas.org.au/news/your-vagus-nerve-and-how-singing-can-make-you-feel-better"&gt;How Singing Can Make You Feel Better &amp;ndash; Women&amp;rsquo;s Health Tasmania&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://wror.com/2025/06/15/study-says-brutal-honesty-strengthens-friendships/"&gt;Radical Honesty Strengthens Friendships &amp;ndash; Study&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://123financialgroup.com.au/the-hidden-costs-of-convenience-and-how-to-cut-them/"&gt;The Hidden Cost Of Convenience And How To Cut Them &amp;ndash; 123 Financial Group&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nine.com.au/lifestyle/money/videos/convenience-tax-costing-customers-up-to-40-per-cent-more-on-their-weekly-shop/cmh3xt6cl000f0hp29ck1qx1z"&gt;Convenience Tax In Grocery Shopping &amp;ndash; Nine News&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.recordingrevolution.com/blog/the-upgrade-syndrome"&gt;The Upgrade Syndrome &amp;ndash; Recording Revolution&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.techguide.com.au/news/mobiles-news/one-in-three-australians-upgrade-their-smartphones-within-two-years/"&gt;Phone Upgrade Frequency in Australia &amp;ndash; TechGuide&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jodiecook/2023/02/20/shiny-object-syndrome-the-biggest-problem-for-todays-entrepreneurs/"&gt;Shiny Object Syndrome &amp;ndash; Forbes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://7news.com.au/news/the-hidden-phenomenon-causing-aussies-to-spend-more-on-subscription-c-22221061"&gt;Subscription Creep in Australia &amp;ndash; 7News&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://theconversation.com/treat-culture-why-indulging-in-small-affordable-pleasures-can-help-you-cope-with-tough-times-207957"&gt;Treat Culture &amp;ndash; The Conversation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wantlocker.com/"&gt;Locker App&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://explorecareers.com.au/career-advice/know-your-worth-and-negotiate-your-salary-like-a-pro/"&gt;Negotiating Your Salary &amp;ndash; Explore Careers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.madisonblack.com/en-nl/articles/career/mastering-salary-negotiation-tactics-a-psychological-approach-for-better-pay/"&gt;Loss Aversion &amp;ndash; Madison Black&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/twobrokechicks/"&gt;Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twobrokechicks_?lang=en"&gt;Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/532935037955135"&gt;Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TwoBrokeChicks"&gt;Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🎙️CREDITS&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosts: Sally McMullen &amp;amp; Alex Hourigan&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Two Broke Chicks

Alex Hourigan and Sally McMullen

Tiny Habits Costing You Over $10,000

JUN 15, 202639 MIN
Two Broke Chicks

Tiny Habits Costing You Over $10,000

JUN 15, 202639 MIN

Description

It’s hard to catch at first, but some of our little daily habits might actually cost us thousands every year. This episode is your sign to curb some of those habits (lifestyle creep and convenience tax, we’re looking at you) and reclaim your time, energy, and well-earned moolas! 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS How Singing Can Make You Feel Better – Women’s Health Tasmania Radical Honesty Strengthens Friendships – Study The Hidden Cost Of Convenience And How To Cut Them – 123 Financial Group Convenience Tax In Grocery Shopping – Nine News The Upgrade Syndrome – Recording Revolution Phone Upgrade Frequency in Australia – TechGuide Shiny Object Syndrome – Forbes Subscription Creep in Australia – 7News Treat Culture – The Conversation Locker App Negotiating Your Salary – Explore Careers Loss Aversion – Madison Black   ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube   🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.