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Aug 6
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2239 | Olivia Mellan: "It’s Never Too Ea...

SEAN CROXTON
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Why are we so irrational about money? Olivia Mellan unpacks how our childhoods shape our financial behaviors — often without us realizing it. Whether we imitate or rebel against our parents, our relationship with money is rarely conscious. With humor and insight, Mellan shows how awareness can free us from inherited money patterns — and how early, honest conversations can change the game for future generations.

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