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Oct 2022
39m 23s

64. “My boyfriend is perfect… except he’...

RAMIT SETHI
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Connie and Wes have been dating for a year—but they have some very serious issues with how they see money, both individually and as a couple. The story to keep in mind: Connie’s mom earned considerably more money than her dad, but he always paid for family meals. Fairytales like this complicate how we deal with money later in life. As such, the power of arch ... Show More
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