Episode 90: Affording Life in 2026: Budgeting, Trade‑Offs, and Tough Choices

In this episode we discuss the current affordability challenges faced by many, with a focus on rising costs of living. We share personal experiences, such as the high cost of groceries and housing as well as some strategies to cope that include budgeting, refinancing loans, and reducing discretionary spending.

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