7/22/25

Needs vs Wants: The Financial Trap You Didn’t See Coming

Teens, listen up—this one's a game-changer. Dee breaks down one of the most overlooked traps in personal finance: mistaking “wants” for “needs.” It’s how lifestyle creep starts and how stress, debt, and pressure silently pile up.

Before you upgrade your apartment, splurge on that car, or stretch for that house, pause. In this conversation, Dee helps you understand how financial peace doesn’t come from having more but from making choices that actually align with the life you want.

Dee’s message to teens is clear: Your money choices aren’t just about numbers. They’re about freedom, boundaries, and peace of mind.

📘 Dee is a contributing author to Rethink Everything: You “Know” About Financial Literacy, for Teens—now available on Amazon and being considered for U.S. high school curricula.

Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3N6BV39

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