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Here's your Sunday Pep Talk. You've probably heard of the Sunday Scaries, but did you know you could also suffer from a case of the Money Scaries? Those times in your life when you are feeling anxious, nervous, and fearful about your money. Those are the Money Scaries. I've lived for years with the Money Scaries and have learned a few things about calming th ... Show More
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