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Episode 1 · Money in Perspective
How Much Money Is Actually Enough?
Why does ‘enough’ keep moving? A look at lifestyle creep, comparison and the difference between earning more and feeling financially secure.
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The conversation explores why our financial goalposts move, how comparison shapes spending and why income, wealth and financial security are different things. It considers enough in terms of freedom, breathing room and choice.
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