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What does it mean?
Debt makes time feel longer because of worry.
In plain terms
Owing money makes time drag.
What can you take from it?
Debt increases stress.

Where it applies

  • paying bills
  • owing loans
  • budgeting

Putting it to work

  • budgeting
  • avoiding debt

Questions to consider

  • How does debt affect your mood?
  • How do you feel when owing money?

Another view

Some debts are manageable without stress.

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