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August 15, 2022

When is it OK to be selfish with money?

By LAUREN SCHWAHN
NerdWallet

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You’re not required to hand out money. You have the right to say no when you feel stressed or uncomfortable.

Amid rising inflation, interest rates and recession worries, money is getting tighter for many folks. Yet there may be charitable organizations you want to support, friends or family asking for financial help and things you want to buy for yourself. It's possible to do these things even on a limited budget. But if you want to be responsible with your money, you have to know where to draw the line.


 
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