The 40s Ain’t Fast—But They Are Expensive!

What is up, y’all? We are back in the house! This week, Mike and Tiff are sliding into your feed fresh off a busy Memorial Day weekend to talk about the beautiful, chaotic reality of being deep in their 40s.Between running a gauntlet of neighborhood graduations, catching a late-night screening of The Mandalorian (yes, Mike managed to stay awake past 11:30 PM!), and managing a massive Sunday cookout featuring every protein known to man, the grown-man and grown-woman lifestyle is in full effect.But once the barbecue was packed away, things got real. Inspired by a deep dive on Instagram, Mike and Tiff are unpacking the first half of a list that will make your pockets hurt: 30 Luxury Expenses That Society Has Tricked Us Into Thinking Are Normal.In this episode, the couple tackles the first 10, including:Wedding vs. Marriage: The age-old debate of spending $6,000 on a single day versus putting it down on a roof over your head. (Shoutout to Tiff for choosing the house!)The Siphoning of "Back Home": Navigating the delicate cultural expectations of sending money away while keeping your own financial house in order.The Tip-ocalypse: Why are we prompting a 30% tip at a counter where we stood for 15 minutes waiting for our own pizza?Leasing the Illusion: Rolling around in a $1,200-a-month luxury lease just to look wealthy while building zero equity.From student loan traps to why society expects us to pay out the nose just to look successful, Mike and Tiff bring the soul, the truth, and the laughs."We've had waiters go above and beyond, and I'm happy to tip. But don't give me the tip screen just for doing the absolute bare minimum!"Hit Us Up!Which of these societal "norms" do you think is the biggest scam? Drop a comment below, and don't forget to leave us some love (even if it's just a heart emoji!) to help the podcast grow.Email: damwegrown@gmail.comSocials: @damnwegrown on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTubeKeep choosing joy, y'all. Peace!