Regrets And Wins Now That The Pandemic Is Over

Regrets And Wins Now That The Pandemic Is Over

Author: Sam Dogen: Financial Samurai founder, personal finance blogger May 12, 2023 Duration: 33:16

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Episode Synopsis

Now that the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 has been lifted, I wanted to review the entire pandemic period. I'll talk about some wins and some regrets. Essentially, the pandemic was an experience in hedging our lives against regret. What are you proud of doing and not doing since 2020?

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The Pandemic Was An Experience In Hedging Your Life


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