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Sep 2022
51m 32s

61. “I am going to die in 5 years. Shoul...

RAMIT SETHI
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In part two of Tom and Julie’s conversation, they start to see their reality for what it is—Julie may not have long to live, but she’s still working and is afraid to spend their millions on making memories with their young kids. After a double lung transplant in 2020, she’s healthy—but odds are not in her favor for a long retirement. Julie admits that, if sh ... Show More
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