Why I Stopped Chasing Material Things | Financial Minimalism

This week, Sim breaks down financial minimalism and how owning less can help you save more money, reduce stress and build wealth faster. She explores the psychology behind lifestyle creep, why experiences can bring more happiness than material things, and how spending less can leave more money to invest. Plus, Sim shares her approach to modern minimalism, where you can still splurge on the things you genuinely value without getting caught up in status or overconsumption.Watch on YouTube | Somnipods 3 More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim breaks down 11 expensive splurges she doesn’t think are worth the money, from the Dyson Airwrap and Apple Watch to luxury jewellery, designer bags and brand-new cars. She shares which purchases she regrets, where she thinks you can spend less without sacrificing much, and why a high price tag doesn’t always mean better value. If you’re trying to save money, avoid lifestyle creep and make smarter spending decisions, this episode could save you thousands.Watch on YouTube | Somnipods 3 More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim shares what happened when she broke one of investing’s biggest rules and tried to time the market by selling her NVIDIA shares. She breaks down why predicting market bubbles is almost impossible, the hidden costs of buying and selling, and why time in the market can matter more than getting the timing perfect. It’s a real-life investing lesson on overconfidence, market timing, and why a long-term strategy built around broad market index funds can be much simpler.Watch on YouTube | Somnipods 3 More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim breaks down why she’s not selling her S&P 500 investments or pulling her money out of the US stock market, despite growing fears about America’s future. She explores four key reasons she remains confident in US investing long term, including innovation, access to capital, market liquidity, and the global revenue generated by S&P 500 companies. Plus, Sim explains where emerging markets can fit into a diversified investment portfolio without making drastic decisions based on short-term fear.Watch on YouTube | Somnipods 3 More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim breaks down the hidden ways people pleasing could be costing you thousands, from accepting extra work without recognition to underselling yourself, overspending, and struggling to set financial boundaries. She shares practical strategies to negotiate your salary with confidence, stop money leaks, and build healthier habits at work and at home. If you want to earn more, spend less, and stop letting guilt get in the way of your financial goals, this episode is for you.Watch on YouTube | Somnipods 3 More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim reflects on what happened after reaching financial independence and why retiring early wasn't what she expected. She shares the reality of hitting her FIRE number, why she chose to keep building Friends That Invest, and the surprising lessons she learned about purpose, productivity, and finding a career you don't want to retire from. If you're working towards financial freedom, this episode will help you rethink what wealth really means once you've reached your goal.Watch on YouTube | Somnipods 3 More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim explores one of the biggest personal finance questions of all: should you spend money enjoying your life today, or save everything for the future? She shares how to find the balance between building wealth and creating meaningful experiences, why being too frugal can sometimes hold you back, and practical ways to spend with intention instead of guilt. If you've ever wondered whether you're saving too much or not enough, this episode will help you rethink your relationship with money.Watch on YouTube | Somnipods 3 More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim breaks down the best and worst performing asset classes of the past decade to reveal what history can actually teach us about investing. She explains why chasing last year's winners rarely works, what the data says about US stocks, bonds, gold, REITs, commodities and emerging markets, and how to build a more resilient long-term portfolio. If you want to become a smarter investor without trying to predict the market, this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based insights.Watch on YouTube | Somnipods 3 More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim breaks down six of the most common money tips that sound smart but could actually cost you thousands over the long term. From trying to time the stock market and day trading to using debt to invest, relying on Bitcoin as an inflation hedge, and believing property prices always rise, she explains what the research really says. If you want to build wealth with fewer mistakes and more confidence, this episode will help you separate financial facts from popular myths.Watch on YouTube | Somnipods 3 More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim shares the 15 purchases that have genuinely made her more productive, happier, and more intentional with her money. From a Kindle and a quality mattress to meal prep, travel upgrades, and the surprising $99 gadget that helped her reclaim over 1,000 hours from social media, she breaks down which splurges are actually worth the investment. If you're trying to spend smarter instead of simply spending less, this episode will help you decide where paying more can genuinely improve your life.Watch on YouTube | Somnipods 3 More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.