Why Money Won’t Make You Happy

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The episode explores the true purpose of money and its impact on happiness.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Retirement Planning Happy Hour, we take a deeper look at the true purpose of money—and why misunderstanding it can quietly sabotage both your finances and your happiness. Money doesn’t create problems; it amplifies them. When money becomes the goal instead of the tool, it often turns into an idol—whether you have a lot of it or feel like you don’t have enough. We explore timeless biblical principles around money, including the often-misquoted idea that mone...

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Hosts: Eric Douglas, Chris Vaughn

Topics covered

• money
• happiness
• financial principles
• biblical principles
• misunderstanding money

Keywords

• money
• happiness
• financial sabotage
• biblical principles
• money as a tool

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