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Episode 3977:

Kelley Long challenges the costly illusion of perfection in personal finance, showing how playing it “safe” can quietly sabotage long-term wealth. By reframing risk, credit, and savings as flexible tools rather than rigid benchmarks, she reveals how embracing imperfection can unlock smarter financial decisions. Let this perspective shift help you avoid missed opportunities and build real financial freedom.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2017/12/06/your-obsession-with-being-perfect-could-cost-you-six-figures/

Quotes to ponder:

"When it comes to investing, there is no perfect, but generally speaking, the longer your time horizon, the more chance that taking risk will pay off."

"What’s the point of having a great credit score if you’re not going to use it?"

"Anything over 750 is enough, heck even 720 will be good enough to offer you great credit options."

Episode references:

The Gifts of Imperfection: https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X

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