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Apr 2025
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Roundup | Zero-Based Thinking: How to Re...

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Food is the second largest expense category for most households — but how much of yours ends up in the trash? Brad and Ginger tackle listener questions on everything from mindful grocery spending and travel rewards strategies to building muscle without misery and maximizing the real ROI of FI events. Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction to Events 00:02:02 - High ... Show More
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