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When saving habits become spending paralysis

I've saved money my entire life for retirement, but now I'm retired and I'm too afraid to spend any of it because what if I need it later.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Lifetime patterns of financial conservation can persist beyond their usefulness, preventing enjoyment of accumulated resources.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The meaning of money — what it ultimately is?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.