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Delayed Gratification: A Strategy to Curb Over-Spending and Secure A Sound Financial Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This is someone economists call a “ steep discounter ,” meaning the value he puts on the future (and having money then) is dramatically less than the value he places on today; when he wants something, he wants it now. Try and control ‘wants’ spending and you’ll have more for saving. I would love to hear your story.

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