<p>Ever found yourself standing in a store at midnight, clutching a pair of half-priced socks and wondering <strong>“What am I even doing?”</strong><br />Yeah… same.</p><p>In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my old Black Friday obsession—racing out after Thanksgiving dinner, waking up at 4 a.m., and chasing deals that weren’t actually saving me anything. I share how those “can’t-miss” sales were fueling overspending, draining our budget, and keeping us stuck in consumer habits that didn’t align with our long-term goals.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><ul><li><p>The moment I realized Black Friday was costing me more than it saved</p></li><li><p>Why “crazy deals” trigger emotional spending</p></li><li><p>How I shifted from impulsive shopping to intentional spending</p></li><li><p>Simple steps to avoid holiday budget traps and stay in control this season</p></li></ul><p>If you’ve ever justified a purchase because it was “such a good deal,” this episode is your sign to pause, breathe, and rethink what actually serves your family and financial goals.</p><p>👉 <strong>Ready to ditch the guilt, spend with purpose, and build real margin in your life?</strong> Hit play.</p><p><br /></p><p>👉 <strong>Ready to create a holiday budget you’ll actually follow — even with ADHD and a busy schedule?</strong><a href="https://www.jewlzthebudgetnerd.com/membership" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Join my membership</a> and get monthly coaching, community, and a 12-week Financial Freedom Action Plan that keeps you consistent and confident.</p>

Debt Rebel: Stop Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck, Budget Successfully, Improve Money Mindset

Julian "Jewlz The Budget Nerd" Kohlbrand, Certified Financial Coach

The Truth About Black Friday: Why “Deals” Used to Control My Spending | 87 Debt Rebel Show

NOV 18, 202516 MIN
Debt Rebel: Stop Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck, Budget Successfully, Improve Money Mindset

The Truth About Black Friday: Why “Deals” Used to Control My Spending | 87 Debt Rebel Show

NOV 18, 202516 MIN

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<p>Ever found yourself standing in a store at midnight, clutching a pair of half-priced socks and wondering <strong>“What am I even doing?”</strong><br />Yeah… same.</p><p>In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my old Black Friday obsession—racing out after Thanksgiving dinner, waking up at 4 a.m., and chasing deals that weren’t actually saving me anything. I share how those “can’t-miss” sales were fueling overspending, draining our budget, and keeping us stuck in consumer habits that didn’t align with our long-term goals.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><ul><li><p>The moment I realized Black Friday was costing me more than it saved</p></li><li><p>Why “crazy deals” trigger emotional spending</p></li><li><p>How I shifted from impulsive shopping to intentional spending</p></li><li><p>Simple steps to avoid holiday budget traps and stay in control this season</p></li></ul><p>If you’ve ever justified a purchase because it was “such a good deal,” this episode is your sign to pause, breathe, and rethink what actually serves your family and financial goals.</p><p>👉 <strong>Ready to ditch the guilt, spend with purpose, and build real margin in your life?</strong> Hit play.</p><p><br /></p><p>👉 <strong>Ready to create a holiday budget you’ll actually follow — even with ADHD and a busy schedule?</strong><a href="https://www.jewlzthebudgetnerd.com/membership" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Join my membership</a> and get monthly coaching, community, and a 12-week Financial Freedom Action Plan that keeps you consistent and confident.</p>