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3496: Why Paying For A Storage Unit Is A Waste of Money by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents

from Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice · host Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam

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 3496: Michelle Schroeder-Gardner challenges the common habit of renting storage units, revealing how easily small monthly fees can turn into thousands of dollars spent on things rarely used. By sharing her own experience and eye-opening statistics about how much stuff people own, she encourages a mindset shift toward decluttering and intentional living. Her perspective highlights how letting go of excess possessions can save money and simplify life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2016/11/paying-storage-unit-cost-waste-money.html Quotes to ponder: "You really do not need all of that stuff in your house." "If you’re storing your belongings, there is a big chance that you’ll never use those items." "Even if $100 doesn’t seem like much, that’s $6,000 over a 5 year period." Episode references: Regina Lark Professional Organizer Website: https://www.reginalark.com U.S. Census Bureau – Average Home Size Data: https://www.census.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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