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Aug 2022
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How to Curb Money Avoidance

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This week we’re sharing an episode of Life Kit: Money from NPR. If you wince every time you open up your credit card app or feel stressed just thinking about personal finances, here's how to curb money avoidance and train your brain to face your money woes head-on.

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