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Balancing Time and Money: The True Cost of Modern Convenience (Ep 171) artwork

Balancing Time and Money: The True Cost of Modern Convenience (Ep 171)

For Better and Worth
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Episode Summary Is paying for convenience making your life better? Or is it just draining your wallet? In this episode, we share our own choices about when we save money and when we pay up, from house cleaning to DoorDash and everything in between. And as you will hear, these choices aren't always easy to make or agree upon. We'll talk about finding that sweet spot between time and money, making room in the budget for what really matters, and how those little conveniences can silently add up. Grab a seat and see if your priorities line up with your spending! When it happens: 09:12 Managing costs 11:39 Food delivery trends 13:39 Unnecessary valet tip 18:31 Kitchen cleanup 22:16 Needs vs. wants 25:12 Vegan dining expenses 28:02 Renting young and priorities 29:57 Prioritizing choices and resources 33:25 Prioritizing freedom Who This Episode Is For This Podcast is sponsored by American Heritage Credit Union. To learn more and open an account go to: www.AHCU.co/ForBetterandWorth Our website: www.forbetterandworth.com Get Ericka's book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have Check out our local TV spotlight Connect with us: Instagram: @forbetterandworth YouTube: @forbetterandworth Ericka: @erickayoungofficial Chris: @1cbyoung

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