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Oct 2024
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176. “I’m 8 mos pregnant. He only wants ...

RAMIT SETHI
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Jason is a 40 y/o COO. Megan is a 34 y/o flight attendant and they’re about to have a baby. Megan wants to take 1 year maternity leave—Jason is stressing about how it will affect their finances. While they have a $3M net worth, they’re both in credit card debt and their lack of joint finances makes it hard to make a plan.  This episode is brought to you by: ... Show More
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