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Apr 2025
1h 22m

203. “He makes 3x more, but wants to spl...

RAMIT SETHI
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Katie (28) and Robin (35) live together in Tennessee and are planning a wedding. They earn a combined $386K, but don't split bills proportionally—even though he makes three times more. She feels judged, lies about spending, and recently racked up credit card debt after secretly booking a ski trip for his birthday. He’s investing $8K/month while she’s barely ... Show More
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