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Jul 6
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We Chose a Long-Distance Marriage For 2 ...

Victoria Devine
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What would you sacrifice for your long-term financial goals? In this week’s Money Diary, we meet someone who made a bold, unconventional choice... moving countries solo, leaving her husband behind, and taking on a whole new life to set up their future. From rural Japan culture shocks to rapid salary growth and a financial strategy that’s anything but ordinary, this ep is full of unexpected turns, big mindset shifts, and proof that building wealth doesn’t always look the way you’d expect.

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