The Financial Ick — 10 Money Habits That Are an Instant Turn-Off (And What They Really Reveal)

You know the ick. That tiny thing someone does that you just can't unsee. Turns out money has them too.  This week Mel and Lawsie rate 10 financial icks out of 10  and then, because they can't help themselves, they flip every single one over to show what it's actually hiding underneath. Because here's the thing: nobody does the icky money stuff because they're a bad person. They do it because of a story.  It's funny. It's a little bit savage. And it ends somewhere that actually matters.  In this episode:  The Calculator at Dinner — boundaries vs the surprise audit  The Bargain Brag — why a discount quietly hijacks your brain  The $40 Afterpay — how the drip-feed hides the price  The Points Evangelist — who's really winning the points game (spoiler: not you)  The Leased Lifestyle — why real wealth is mostly invisible  "I Forgot My Wallet" (again) — avoidance vs cashflow shame  "Investing is just gambling" — fear dressed up as principle  "I'm just hopeless with money" — the badge so many women wear, and why it isn't true  "I've made 7 figures in my business" — revenue vs profit, and the numbers women aren't asked enough  "My partner handles all of that" — the one Mel will go to the wall on  Pick the one that stung the most. That's the one to start with. Not all ten. One. Want more? Monday Money Hacks (free weekly): https://www.melissabrowne.com.au/subscribe  Mel's Secret Business Club (MSBC): https://www.melissabrowne.com.au/msbc —  General Advice Warning: This podcast contains general information only and does not take into account your personal circumstances, objectives or needs. Mel Browne Money Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Rask Licensing Pty Ltd (AFSL: 563 907). Please consider whether the information is appropriate for you, and speak to a licensed financial adviser, accountant or tax professional before making any financial decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.  For more tips and resources, visit us at melissabrowne.com.au, on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok @MelBrowne.Money or send us an email at [email protected].  Finally, if you love this episode please make sure you subscribe, share it with a friend and leave us a review.