A $60,000 Mistake Turned Into a Wake-Up Call
The Ramsey Show
Using a Lump Sum to Change Spending Habits
Jade and Ken coach Matt on building a budget, assigning every dollar, and changing spending behavior to avoid repeating past mistakes.
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