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Feb 2023
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83. “I grew up on food stamps. At 24, I’...

RAMIT SETHI
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Megan and Nyles are in their twenties and on a great trajectory with their money. She graduates from law school this year—sending her income from $0 to $215,000 overnight. But they’re both haunted by childhoods spent in poverty, leading to toxic scripts and trust issues. Connect with Ramit Get Money Coaching with Ramit  Download the Conscious Spending Pla ... Show More
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