Sept. 7, 2026

The 12 Worst Money Habits (Ranked!)

The 12 Worst Money Habits (Ranked!)


Twelve money habits, ranked from bad to absolutely devastating. Some of these you already know about



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What You'll Learn in This Episode



The full ranking, from number 12 all the way down to the single worst habit on the board

Why looking wealthy and being wealthy pull in opposite directions

What a 1% fee actually removes from your ending balance over a career

The buy now, pay later stats that show most users cannot afford what they are buying

Why the monthly payment question is a sales tool, and what to ask instead

What the data says about sports betting and retirement contributions

How to let your lifestyle grow without letting it eat every raise

The fix for each habit, not just the diagnosis



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Episode/s Mentioned


The 1-3-6 Method For Building & Managing Your Emergency Fund https://youtu.be/rGdII_Z0hnw

The System to Pay Cash For Cars (and NEVER Have a Payment Again!) https://youtu.be/kgmjjQEN3Xs


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Question for you:

What habit did Andrew leave off the list entirely? Tell him what belongs on the board.


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