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May 2022
1h 18m

42. “We’re worth $5.7 million but we’re ...

RAMIT SETHI
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Making a lot of money is surprisingly easy. But if you’ve lived with too little of it most of your life, getting over the fear of spending it can be another story completely. Nicole and Michael have a combined net worth of over $5.7 million—yet they find themselves arguing over the price of a minor car repair. Nicole has crippling anxiety when it comes to sp ... Show More
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