Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2687:\nLiz's transformation from money fear to financial savvy underscores a powerful journey of overcoming financial anxiety. Through a candid account on Frugalwoods.com, Liz shares how eschewing debt, embracing frugality, and educating herself on personal finance turned her dread into confidence. This tale isn't just about saving pennies; it's a roadmap for anyone looking to wield money as a tool for life, rather than a source of fear.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://www.frugalwoods.com/2015/06/02/i-used-to-be-afraid-of-money-but-things-have-changed/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"I used to be afraid of money. Not in the sense that I thought it was going to jump out of a dark alley at me, more in the vein of fearing the unknown."\n"I\u2019m forced to confess that I was cheap-stupidly cheap and a far cry from strategically frugal."\n"Money is only a tool, it will take you wherever you wish, but it won\u2019t replace you as the driver."\nEpisode references:\nPersonal Finance For Dummies: https://a.co/d/cAMarbU\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices