NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast — Frugal Fatigue Is Real: How to Stop Saving Burnout and Start Spending on Purpose

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Frugal Fatigue Is Real: How to Stop Saving Burnout and Start Spending on Purpose

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

Learn how to build a budget with room for fun so you can save money without guilt. How can you save toward big goals without letting frugality turn into burnout? How do you stop shaming yourself for spending on fun? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola respond to a listener named Michael who’s skipping trips, staying…

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