
Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend.If you want to be on What We Spend, we’d love to hear from you. Write us at: whatwespendpodcast@gmail.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on real people managing money in diverse life circumstances—from trades careers and student life to weddings, widowhood, and family finances. Conversations blend intimate diary-style storytelling with practical financial details, grounding numbers in everyday decisions. It stands out for featuring a broad range of lived experiences, a transparent look at incomes and spending, and a willingness to tackle delicate topics like debt, privilege, and budgeting in relationships. This makes it helpful for listeners who want relatable financial realism and for potential sponsors seeking genuine audience engagement around money, family finance, and personal resilience.
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What We Spend launched a year ago and published 27 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on What We Spend include:
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2. Brian Goldstone
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