Since people pleasing is a personality trait, dialling back your spending requires more than learning the nuts and bolts of money management.
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Hailey Magee often paid for drinks when she went out with friends, bought loved ones expensive dinners and picked up the tab on dates. During the holiday season, Magee purchased lavish gifts, even when she was on a tight budget.
“I always felt pinched and stressed,” she says.
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