Hey Money Magnets!

It’s Alex & Anna — and if the festive season usually leaves your wallet crying by January, this episode is your survival guide. We’re breaking down why holiday spending gets out of control, how to spot the sneaky traps that drain your money, and the simple tricks that help you enjoy December without the debt hangover.

Think: fewer impulse buys, smarter gift hacks, calmer emotions, and a January plan that actually feels doable. We’ll show you how to keep the joy, ditch the guilt, and make your money work for you — even when the sales are screaming your name.

Plus: an emotional spending reset you can use instantly, our favourite cash-friendly holiday tactics, and a super simple January kickstart that sets you up for a powerful 2026. Stick around for bonus tips, like why some scented candles may not be as harmless as they seem, and how to start building wealth the easy way with tools like EasyEquities and Fynbos.

A debt-free December is totally possible — and we’ll show you how.

Let’s go, Money Magnets! 💛

Pro Tip Links:

Diary of a CEO on why scented candles are toxic: https://open.spotify.com/episode/458dpNclGq6zmEkoDJnCLd

Easy wealth-building: EasyEquities: https://www.easyequities.co.za/

SA-focused investing: Fynbos: https://fynbos.money/

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