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Episode 3516:
Mr. Money Mustache challenges the deeply ingrained habit of long car commutes, revealing how they quietly drain both time and wealth while limiting lifestyle freedom. By reframing distance as a direct financial and life-quality tradeoff, he makes a compelling case that living closer to work, or eliminating driving altogether, can be one of the most powerful moves toward financial independence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/10/06/the-true-cost-of-commuting/
Quotes to ponder:
“I would say that biking more and driving less was the trigger in my own life that started a chain reaction of savings and happy lifestyle changes that led my wife and I to retirement in our early 30s.”
“It is ridiculous to commute by car to work if you realize how expensive it is to drive, and if you value your time at anything close to what you get paid.”
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