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Jul 2025
1h 33m

215. “He wants a house, I don’t want to ...

RAMIT SETHI
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Athena (31) and Arie (30) are newly married and dreaming of buying a home, starting a family, and traveling the world. But their finances—and philosophies—don’t align. Athena’s upbringing was defined by instability and strict religious messaging around money; Arie’s was middle-class and frugal. Now, they're realizing that love alone isn’t enough—they need a ... Show More
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