Why your childhood could be holding you back financially — and how to fix it (SUMMER SERIES)

Why do some people save every spare dollar, while others blow through their pay the moment it lands? It might have less to do with discipline and more to do with the way you were raised.

Guest: Emily Stewart, ABC business reporter and author of Sensible Money

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You’re listening to Quick Smart's summer season. We’ll return with fresh episodes next year, but in the meantime please enjoy our special curation for the holidays. This episode originally aired on 17th June, 2025.

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