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TEMPLE TALK RADIO

TEMPLE TALK RADIO

Lifestyle Creep and the Psychology of Overspending

Sep 20, 2026 · 27 min · 11 segments

During this episode, we'll explore what lifestyle creep is, why it happens and how it connects to a broader pattern of overspending.

Speakers: Steve TempleHostTonyHost

Financial ServicesBusiness
Personal FinanceFinance
Lifestyle InflationFinance > Personal Finance > Spending Management
Overspending BehaviorPsychology > Consumer Psychology
Lifestyle CreepFinance > Personal Finance > Spending Management > Lifestyle Inflation
Emotional SpendingPsychology > Consumer Psychology > Overspending Behavior
Impulse BuyingPsychology > Consumer Psychology > Overspending Behavior > Emotional Spending
Rising Household Living CostsEconomics > Macroeconomics > Inflation > Consumer Price Index
Financial HabitsPersonal Development > Self-Management
Automatic SavingPersonal Development > Self-Management > Financial Habits
Delayed GratificationPersonal Development > Self-Management > Financial Habits > Automatic Saving
Emergency Funds and Debt PrioritizationBusiness > Financial Services > Financial Planning > Wealth Management
MacroeconomicsEconomics
Spending ManagementFinance > Personal Finance
Financial PlanningBusiness > Financial Services
Consumer Price IndexEconomics > Macroeconomics > Inflation
Consumer PsychologyPsychology
InflationEconomics > Macroeconomics
Personal Development
Economics
Psychology
Business
Finance
Wealth ManagementBusiness > Financial Services > Financial Planning
Self-ManagementPersonal Development