#212: 6 Things I Regret Spending Money On (And What I Learned)

Just because I teach budgeting doesn’t mean I’ve always made perfect money choices. In this episode, I’m getting personal and sharing six purchases I regret. Not to shame myself or anyone else, but to show that we’re all learning as we go.

Some of these were impulse buys. Some were made with the best intentions. But all of them taught me something about values, priorities, and how sneaky spending pressure can be.

Here’s what I cover:

• The mindset that led to a few expensive mistakes
• What I wish I had done differently
• How these lessons changed the way I spend today

This isn’t a list of things no one should ever buy. It’s a reminder that regret is part of the money journey, and that learning from past decisions helps us spend with more confidence and peace moving forward.

💬 If you’ve ever looked at a purchase and thought, “What was I thinking?” you're not alone. You’re in good company.

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