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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 9 MIN

Why Your Brain Treats a Raise as Spending Money

from The Money Mindset Podcast with Fexingo: Psychology of Money, Financial Habits, and Wealth Thinking · host Fexingo

Lucas and Luna dive into the psychology of lifestyle creep—why a raise or promotion often leads to increased spending rather than higher savings. They discuss real-life examples, the hedonic treadmill, and a simple mental trick to break the cycle. If you've ever wondered why your savings rate stays flat even as your income grows, this episode offers a concrete perspective shift. #LifestyleCreep #HedonicTreadmill #PsychologyOfMoney #MoneyMindset #FinancialHabits #BehavioralFinance #SpendingHabits #SaveMore #WealthThinking #PersonalFinance #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #MoneyMindsetPodcast #MindsetShift #AutomaticSavings #IncomeIncrease #SpendingTriggers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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