Dumb Financial Decisions That Americans Make! (Do You?)

September 2, 2022

Throughout our years of doing the show, we’ve seen more than our share of financial mistakes. Some are more common than others – in this episode, we’ll discuss some of the dumb financial decisions Americans make – and what you can do differently.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to make smart money decisions
How to avoid common financial pitfalls
How to build smart financial skills
The common mistakes Americans make with Money

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