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Have you ever had those moments when you know you’ve got some extra cash in your bank account and then you aimlessly spend it all while thinking, "I know there was some good reason I was saving this money?"

This episode reboot is all about creating a plan to upgrade areas of your life where you spend the most amount of time because, without a plan, that extra cash will likely be spent on stuff you don't really need.


What You'll Learn

  • Why I decided to upgrade four areas of my life where I spend the most amount of time
  • How to create a plan for upgrading your life based on your budget
  • My 25%-50% rule that I use whenever I get extra cash
  • How spending money where you spend your life can help bring balance to all areas of your life
  • How to figure out what areas of your life need some upgrading


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