This week we turn our unsung hero segment over to our listeners and bring you a story from our sister podcaste. To day's story comes fom leshe de in 20 17, after a long battle with al zimers, leshe's mother, stephanie, passed away. Saby: Has mental accounting changed the way you yourself make financial decessions? Abbey: It has made me realize how important it is both to save money on big expenses but also when thinking about very small hases that are quite routine.
Have you had a recent surprise expense? You're not alone. More than half of American households report facing an unplanned financial shock in the last year. This week, in the second part of our new "Money 2.0" series, psychologist Abigail Sussman points out our blindspots around money, and how we can be smarter about spending and saving.
If you like this show, be sure to listen to last week's episode on how our unconscious attitudes towards money influence how we manage our finances.
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