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11 Ways Boomers Waste Money in Retirement

April 5, 2023 · Personal Finance
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Forgetting that libraries exist

Now you have a lot of time on your hands, and I bet you want to catch up on all the books you’ve wanted to read for so long but never had the time. Well, now you do! I know what you might be thinking: I have all this money on my hands, why not indulge myself in one, two, or all 25 of the best books out there.

But you don’t have to do that. Did you forget that libraries exist? Why would you want to buy a book that you won’t need after reading it when you can go to the library? You’ll get to catch up on your reading and exercise at the same time!

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