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 Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice 2464: Why Keeping Up With The Joneses Will Make You Broke by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents
 Sep 29, 2023 
 Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, a financial blogger who paid off $38,000 in student debt, talks about the detrimental impact of keeping up with the Joneses and how it can lead to excessive debt and unhappiness. She offers practical tips on breaking free from the cycle of comparison and prioritizing individual financial goals. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of gratitude and appreciating what one already has. 
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