18: The True Cost of Anything

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18: The True Cost of Anything

FromMillennial Money Minutes | Personal Finance in 5 Minutes

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Jan 2, 2017

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That cup of coffee cost more than you think. In this episode we cover how to calcuate how much money you need to earn, how much of your life you are exchanging, and the true cost of any purchase.

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Jan 2, 2017

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Millennial Money Minutes distills tough personal finance topics in 5 minutes or less. Hosted by Grant Sabatier @MillennialMoney and Matt Zubricki @DistilledDollar

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18: The True Cost of Anything

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