Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of buying in bulk. From big savings to big waste, they unpack when it’s worth it, and when it’s just more clutter. They also explore who gets left out of bulk benefits and why convenience isn't always cheap.

Main Topics

00:00 Introduction

01:32 Running The Numbers Segment

02:03 The Privilege and Pitfalls of Bulk Buying

07:32 Unexpected Costs and Considerations

14:30 Changing Circumstances and Bulk Buying

19:51 Expensive vs. Cheap Items

21:01 Toiletries and Household Staples

22:57 Buying in Bulk in Different Cities

27:26 Food Waste

33:01 20 Cents Segment

References for Statistics

https://www.lendingtree.com/credit-cards/study/bulk-buying/

https://couponfollow.com/research/savings-when-buying-bulk

https://walton.uark.edu/insights/posts/the-high-cost-of-low-income.php

https://www.rts.com/resources/guides/food-waste-america/

Co-Hosts

Lizzy Marie, CAIA, is a strategist, alternative investments expert, and a founding partner of Pursuit Funds. Follow Lizzy: Instagram | TikTok

Lissa Lumutenga, CFP®, AFC®, is a personal finance expert and content creator. Follow Lissa: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Credits

► Produced by Lizzy Marie and Lissa Lumutenga

► Artwork by Lizzy Marie

► Music by Lissa Lumutenga, Net Net Podcast “Theme Song”

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