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Why Does Having Money Scare You? The Fear of Money w Mikey Smith (GuardianSmith.co.nz)

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Why does having money sometimes feel more stressful than not having it? In this episode, we explore the fear, uncertainty, and pressure that can come with receiving a lump sum of cash or more than we once expected to have.


From the anxiety of making the "right" investment to the deeper mindset challenges around wealth, we unpack why money feels like a burden and how to shift that perspective. This topic came from 2 people who recently said that they are ‘scared’ of money they are about to have. 


We’ll dive into personal stories, the psychology of financial confidence, and practical steps for managing money wisely. Whether you’ve come into unexpected wealth or just want to improve your relationship with money, this conversation is designed to get you thinking.


Generate are supporting my vision to improve the financial literacy of 100,000 kiwis by sponsoring Keep The Change. Cheers Generate. Head to generatekiwisaver.co.nz/change to find out more.


Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this with someone that you think this content will help. Together we can collectively improve the financial literacy of New Zealand - let’s get on with it. 


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