Is shopping becoming a dangerous game? From live streams to influencer deals to 'Buy Now, Pay Later' offers—your brain's reward system is constantly being triggered to encourage constant spending.
Join us for a discussion with Credit Counsellor Charlie Kovacs, who exposes the risks tied to retailer financing, debunks the myth of discount savings, and explores the real impact these marketing 'tricks' have on your financial health.
(1:30) – The Modern-Day Shopping Channel: How Retailers Keep You Hooked
(4:00) – Live Shopping & Influencers: The New Age of Consumer Marketing
(7:45) – Dopamine & Shopping: How Social Media Fuels Impulse Buys
(14:00) – How Algorithms Are Designed to Make You Spend More
(15:10) – Buy Now, Pay Later: The Rise of Consumer Credit Debt
(17:00) – The Hidden Risks of Financing Through Retailers
(21:00) – The Gamification of Consumerism: How Retailers Turn Shopping into a Game
(23:30) – The Gamification of Credit: Why Your Debt Feels Manageable (But Isn't)
(25:00) – Credit Counsellor Charlie Kovacs Explains Why Discounts Don’t Save You Money
(29:00) – Everyone Is Selling Something: Recognizing the Marketing Tricks
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