23 Money Tips for Any Occasion - mental_floss List Show (Ep. 229)

TL;DR

Wearing high heels helps with shopping decisions; toilet train your cat to save money; avoid aggressive driving for better gas mileage.

Transcript

hi I'm John Green Welcome to My Salon this is Mental Floss on YouTube and did you know that wearing high heels to the mall will trick your brain into making better purchases according to a study from BYU Shoppers in stilettos paid fairer prices and didn't overspend while balancing in heels and that's just the kind of eccentric money tip that we nee... Read More

Key Insights

• 👠 High heels can lead to smarter shopping decisions.
• 🤑 Toilet training cats can save money on litter expenses.
• 🖨️ Font changes can help save on printer cartridge costs.
• 🤑 Avoiding aggressive driving improves gas mileage and saves money.
• 🤑 Different states offer tax exemptions on various items to save money.
• 💝 Playing with modeling clay can curb chocolate cravings.
• 🤑 Renting opulent villages for events can be expensive; alternatives save money.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can wearing high heels affect shopping decisions?

Wearing high heels can trick your brain into making better purchases and paying fair prices, as per a study from BYU. Shoppers in heels didn't overspend and made fairer deals.

Q: How can toilet training a cat save money?

Toilet training your cat can save you $1,500 over its lifetime on kitty litter expenses. The Charles Mingus cat catalog offers an effective method for toilet training cats.

Q: What font switch can help save money on printer cartridges?

Switching to Ecofont or Century Gothic can reduce ink usage. Century Gothic can make papers longer, saving on paper and ink costs.

Q: How can avoiding aggressive driving save money?

Avoiding aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by up to 33%, reducing fuel costs significantly. The US Department of Energy recommends driving more conservatively to save money.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Wearing high heels can lead to smarter purchasing decisions.

• Toilet training your cat can save you money on kitty litter.

• Avoid aggressive driving to improve gas mileage and save money.