Alex and Jordyn talk mined vs. lab diamonds rings, how they spend their money and what they are saving for. Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, @justalexbennett and @jordynwoodruff. Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Thank you to our partners this week: MUD\WTR: You can try MUD\WTR now for $29, that’s less than a $1 cup per day when you go to the link https://www.mudwtr.com/meangirl Helix: Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to https://www.helixsleep.com/MEANGIRL and use the code HELIXPARTNER20. ZocDoc: Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/MEANGIRL and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! LolaVie: Get 15% off LolaVie with the code MEANGIRL at https://www.lolavie.com/MEANGIRL #lolaviepod Timestamps: 00:00:00 - New Studio and Podcast Updates 00:03:30 - Living in LA vs New York City 00:07:07 - Comparing New York and LA 00:10:34 - Valentine's Day Plans 00:14:00 - Valentine's Day Gift Ideas 00:17:12 - The Venus at Flur debate 00:20:27 - Lab Grown Diamonds vs. Mined Diamonds 00:24:01 - Consumer Behavior and Finances 00:27:12 - Your Relationship with Money and Politics 00:30:28 - Reshaping my Relationship with Money 00:33:58 - Aligning Finances with Happiness 00:37:31 - The Dangers of Comparing Yourself to Others on Social Media 00:40:55 - Being Transparent with Money 00:44:09 - Balancing Financial Empowerment 00:47:25 - Biggest Purchases and Saving Money 0:50:53 - Financial Planning and Investing 00:54:14 - Financial Independence and Taking Risks 00:57:38 - Overcoming Financial Fears 01:00:54 - Supporting Friends in Saving Habits 01:04:12 - Understanding Taxes and Financial Advice 01:07:20 - Connect with Us on Social Media Edited & Produced by: Shane Danahy www.instagram.com/shanedanahy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices