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2946: In Defense of Downsizing: 4 Reasons a Smaller Home is the Right Size by Rose Lounsbury on Financial Freedom

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Business, Education, Investing, Self-improvement

4.51.3K Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2024

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2946: Rose Lounsbury reveals why living in a modestly sized home isn’t a sacrifice but a powerful way to gain financial freedom, cleaner spaces, stronger family bonds, and a head start on simplifying life. With a warm, relatable approach, she shares how downsizing can transform your living environment and mindset. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://roselounsbury.com/defense-downsizing-4-reasons-smaller-home-might-just-right-fit/ Quotes to ponder: "The problem wasn’t the size of our house, it was the quantity of our stuff." "A little elbow rubbing on the couch makes for good memories down the road and being able to keep a closer eye on our kids can prevent a whole host of problems during the teenage years." "Life is nothing more than constant growth and change. In order to grow and change to our full potential, we must let go of the things that no longer support who we are." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This is Optimal Finance Daily. In defense of downsizing, four reasons a smaller home is the

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right size by Rose Lunsbury of roselunsbury.com. And I'm your host and personal finance enthusiast, Diana Merriam.

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Welcome back to our Sunday bonus episode, where I share an article with you from a different

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podcast in our network to keep your life nice and optimized. Today's episode is coming from

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our personal development and mental health podcast, Optimal Living Daily.

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