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#RI-69e342f3·5 months ago·
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Lookback: over time

save 1 month's worth of expenses first

filed bankruptcy, struggling financially in the past

What I wish I knew
"save more aggressively"
If I could tell you one thing
"create a budget and prioritize needs over wants"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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