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Sep 19, 2025 1 hr 1 min

When Cash Feels Like a Burden

from The Pete the Planner® Show Hosted by IBJ Media

Claire and Ethan, a newly married couple in their early 30s, are sitting on $450,000 in cash after selling property and combining finances — and instead of feeling secure, they’re feeling anxious. With a baby on the way, strong incomes, no debt, and a net worth north of $2 million, their dilemma is how to balance competing goals: buying a home, investing for the future, keeping travel flexibility, and raising their child. In this episode, Pete and Dame break down the psychology of “too much cash,” explain how to bucket money by time horizon, and show why timing often matters more than returns. They’ll also walk through the conversations every couple should have when life goals collide with financial uncertainty. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn money stress into money direction — whether you’ve got $4,500 or $450,000 — this episode is for you.

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