“I’m 45 but my parents still control my money” | Ramit Sethi Video
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Kate and Keith, who have spent years afraid to spend—until now. In part 2 of this conversation, Ramit challenges them to rewrite the money scripts that have ruled their lives: Kate’s need for control, Keith’s fear of being dependent, and the invisible narratives passed down through generations.
They imagine a future with travel, community, and purpose, if they can confront this question: What’s the point of having money if you never use it?
But first, they need to uncover the mystery behind Kate’s underperforming trust fund, which is $5 million less than projected…
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⏩ CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) “Where is the missing $5 million?”
(00:18:04) Ramit breaks down their numbers
(00:27:03) “I went into debt to prove I wasn’t after her money”
(00:37:03) Returning home—or giving up independence?
(00:41:08) Facet Scenario 1: Same income, double travel
(00:42:55) Facet Scenario 2: Increase income, buy a house
(00:46:11) Facet Scenario 3: Retire now
(00:51:20) “I’ve been a passenger in my own relationship”
(00:58:12) Where are they now? Kate and Keith’s follow-ups
