You're encouraged to save, delay gratification, and be disciplined with your spending—but what happens when that mindset becomes a roadblock in retirement?

In this episode, we discuss:

The psychology of postponement
How to unwind a lifetime of discipline
The “Joy Budget” concept
Tools to reframe spending

Today's article is from The Wall Street Journal titled, The Downside of Delayed Gratification. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade is joined by Les McDaniel to discuss how to shift from saving mode to truly living in your retirement years.

Show Notes: Howardbailey.com/502

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