Cash Chats 540 | When patience isn’t a virtue – all the ways waiting leaves you worse off

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This weeks episode is sponsored by Charles Stanley http://charlesstanley.sjv.io/6k7oEQ

We’re always told that patience pays off when it comes to money. But sometimes waiting can actually leave you worse off.

This week, James joins Steve to explore when holding out for something better becomes an expensive mistake.

From savings accounts that pay interest upfront to rising prices, expensive debts and retirement decisions, we look at the situations where acting sooner could make financial sense.

We also discuss whether it’s worth waiting for the perfect deal, why putting off financial decisions can cost you money, and whether there’s actually a mathematical way to know when to stop waiting.

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