Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2687: Liz Davidson's transformation from money fear to financial savvy underscores a powerful journey of overcoming financial anxiety. Through a candid account on Frugalwoods.com, Davidson 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. Read 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/ Quotes to ponder: "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." "I’m forced to confess that I was cheap-stupidly cheap and a far cry from strategically frugal." "Money is only a tool, it will take you wherever you wish, but it won’t replace you as the driver." Episode references: Personal Finance For Dummies: https://a.co/d/cAMarbU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices