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Feb 2025
1h 26m

195. “Her socks have holes but she's too...

RAMIT SETHI
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Matt (34) and Eliza (32) have spent years prioritizing investments, setting themselves up for a secure retirement—but now, they struggle to enjoy spending money. Matt deprives himself when they go out, while Eliza avoids spending altogether. Their extreme frugality is keeping them from living the full life they could, and with their first baby on the way, th ... Show More
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