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Episode 1220.

Don't ignore the hidden cost of your stuff.

By Don Starks of Simple Money Pro.com.

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Don't ignore the hidden cost of your stuff by Don Stark of

of simple money pro.com

It's so easy to buy things,

just whip out the wallet and pay cash

or pull out the trusty credit card.

Because buying stuff is such a piece of cake,

we don't often have the level of mindfulness that we should

when we make our purchases.

Clearly, if you're having difficulty making ends meet,

mindfulness of how you are spending should be a priority. Even if you're not

struggling financially, it's easy to fall into the trap of spending without thinking.

To make matters worse, often the trap of spending without thinking.

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