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8 Ways to Spend Money for a Happier Life

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On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in July 2025.


Laura provides tips for using money as a tool for getting more joy from life.

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