Mar 29, 2025
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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