3641: The Balance Between Splurger and Miser by April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly on Financial Peace

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Episode 3641:

April Dykman examines the internal conflict between overindulging and over-restricting with money, offering a deeply personal look at how both behaviors can sabotage financial peace. Her reflections encourage listeners to pursue a balanced approach that aligns spending with their core values rather than emotional reactions.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/the-balance-between-splurger-and-miser/

Quotes to ponder:

"I don’t like how I feel when I spend money, but I don’t like how I feel when I don’t spend money either."

"I’m constantly searching for balance between being a miser and a splurger."

"I’ve begun to see that spending in alignment with my values can lead to greater happiness."

Episode references:

The Millionaire Next Door: https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Next-Door-Thomas-Stanley/dp/1589795474

Early Retirement Extreme: https://www.amazon.com/Early-Retirement-Extreme-Philosophical-Advanced/dp/145360121X

Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766
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