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A Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer Parents

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A Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer Parents

The Interview

May 09
The Interview

The Interview

May 09
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Ramit Sethi wants everyone to have a healthier relationship to money, and thinks he knows how to get us there.   * Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com * Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast * For transcripts and more, ...

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Ramit Sethi challenges conventional wisdom about money, arguing that true wealth is about freedom and lifestyle, not just a bank balance. In this conversation, he shares his philosophy on guilt-free spending, the hidden dynamics of financial arguments between couples, and why he believes personal responsibility must coexist with an awareness of systemic economic issues.
00:00
Rich is freedom, not just money
03:10
Spend guilt-free on what you love
08:54
Ultra-frugality can atrophy your ability to spend money meaningfully.
15:13
Money fights are rarely about money.
28:40
Acknowledging systemic barriers does not make someone a victim.

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What does it really mean to be 'rich'?
00:00
From a dorm room to a financial empire: How to spend guilt-free on what you love.
03:10
The four numbers that matter and why extreme frugality can backfire.
06:05
Why money fights with your partner are never really about money.
11:49
Can we fix a rigged system? Balancing personal responsibility with real-world challenges.
25:04

Transcript

Ramit Sethi: I'm Winnalou. I write the game Connections, one of the puzzles from New York Times games, and I love horror movies. I love my dog, and I love trying to trick you. I'm Tracy Bennett. I get to pick the wordle word every day, which is not as easy...