Show Notes
Twelve money habits, ranked from bad to absolutely devastating. Some of these you already know about
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What You'll Learn in This Episode
The full ranking, from number 12 all the way down to the single worst habit on the board
Why looking wealthy and being wealthy pull in opposite directions
What a 1% fee actually removes from your ending balance over a career
The buy now, pay later stats that show most users cannot afford what they are buying
Why the monthly payment question is a sales tool, and what to ask instead
What the data says about sports betting and retirement contributions
How to let your lifestyle grow without letting it eat every raise
The fix for each habit, not just the diagnosis
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