These algorithms aren’t just showing you random posts—they’re carefully designed to keep you scrolling, clicking, and yes…spending.
It’s not just shopping—algorithms influence how you view money and investing. Viral posts about “quick ways to get rich” or people bragging about overnight crypto wins can push you into risky financial decisions.
Before you follow the next big trend, consider learning from proper sources. For example, taking Bonds Trading Courses can give you a realistic understanding of safe, long-term investing—something flashy TikTok videos rarely teach.
A study highlighted by Harvard Business Review shows that people exposed to sensational financial content are more likely to make impulsive investment choices, often losing money in the long run.
Have you ever been looking for a new phone or shoes and then seen only ads for those things? There’s no chance in that. Social networking sites keep track of what you like, watch, and even how long you stop on a post.
This makes a computerized profile of you that guesses what you will buy. The more accurate the prediction, the more tempting the ads become. And because you’re seeing the same product again and again, your brain starts to believe it’s something you need, not just want.
It’s not enough to only sell stuff on social media; you also have to sell feelings. You will see things that are supposed to make you feel something, like jealously, enthusiasm, or even FOMO (fear of missing out).
Without realizing it, you might be spending to impress strangers online rather than buying things you truly value.
You can’t fully escape social media influence, but you can learn to control it:
The algorithms on social media aren’t bad; they just want you to come back. But the more you know about how they mess with your sentiments, the better you can make judgments about your money.
It’s not simply about getting money; being truly “rich” means making choices on purpose. When your feed tries to get you to buy something, remember that the algorithm works for advertisers, not for you. Your best move? Start working for yourself, not your feed.