Why Black Americans Overspend & How to Break the Cycle

Why do so many of us spend money we don’t have to impress people we don’t even like? In this episode of The Blessed Code™️, host Melvin Rodriguez sits down with Dr. Reverend Charlie Dates and Ross Mac to unpack the truth about financial literacy, contentment, and building generational wealth, especially within the Black community. With real talk on the psychology of overspending, targeted marketing to Black consumers, and the spiritual discipline of contentment, Melvin and his guests reveal how to break the cycle of living for validation and start building lasting legacy. If you’ve ever wondered: Why contentment matters more than cash How marketing exploits our spending habits What faith has to do with financial success How to stop “looking rich” and start building wealth …this conversation is for you. 📲 Stay connected & follow us: ▶️ The Blessed Code™️ Podcast – @theblessedcode ▶️ Melvin Rodriguez – @themelvinrodriguez▶️ Stay Blessed Studios – @stayblessedstudio🌐 Explore more at Stay Blessed Studio – stayblessedstudio.com 🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE 🔥 If this episode spoke to you, be sure to leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🔑 The story must be told™️ Stay blessed, stay grounded, and keep unlocking your code. The Blessed Code™️ is produced by EPYC Media Network