EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 43 MIN
BEFORE YOU GET HIT FINANCIALLY FOR ADHD LISTEN TO THIS!
from A Thought For Your Pennies · host Shawna and Sqeaky
Do you ever buy stuff that is "As Seen on TV"? It's always a scam...right? The clapper, the snuggie, the slap chop, the george foreman, the sham wow! We get into this, as well as discussing various scams targeting people who are dealing with ADHD, the impact of marketing on consumer behavior, and the importance of understanding subscription services and auto-renewals. Our conversation also highlights recent consumer protection regulations, including the click-to-cancel rule, aimed at simplifying the cancellation process for consumers. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Producer - Cole John; Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez; Writer & Music - Allison Tartalia Sources: Consumer Reports – Infomercial Product Reviews https://www.consumerreports.org/ The New York Times – Snuggie Phenomenon https://www.nytimes.com/ Good Housekeeping – OxiClean Testing https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/ National Public Radio (NPR) – George Foreman Grill Success https://www.npr.org/ Wirecutter – Kitchen Gadget Reviews (Slap Chop) https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/ Syracuse University - Arts & Sciences Title: What’s Driving the Rise in ADHD Diagnosis Among Children and Adults? [Read the article](https://artsandsciences.syracuse.edu/news-all/news-2024/whats-driving-the-rise-in-adhd-diagnosis-among-children-and-adults/#:~:text=Increased%20awareness%20(driven%20in%20part,all%20contribute%20to%20this%20increase.) ADDitude Magazine Title: The ADHD Tax: How Executive Dysfunction and Impulse Spending Undermine Financial Wellness Read the article USA Today Title: FTC's 'Click to Cancel' rule could make it easier to get out of subscriptions in 2025 Read the article Lewis Rice LLP Title: FTC Announces Final “Click to Cancel” Rule Read the article Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Title: Diagnosis of ADHD Read the article NBC News Title: Shortages of ADHD drugs continue to plague patients Read the article Federal Trade Commission (FT... Chapters (00:00:00) - As Seen On TV(00:15:25) - ADHD Savings(00:32:49) - ADHD Scams
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