SCOUT· 35%22m·2026-10-19·MoneyWhy Your "Investments" Are Actually Just Expenses
This week, Sim explores why we're calling everything an investment, from designer handbags and luxury clothing to beauty treatments and plastic surgery, and how this mindset is fuelling consumerism. She breaks down the difference between investing and spending, why women feel pressured to justify expensive purchases…
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