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Tapping makes it easy to pay and to forget how much you’re spending

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A single mom with $80,000 in student debt discovered "ghost charges" in her bank statements, highlighting a trend of budget amnesia worsened by frictionless payment technology. This tech-induced amnesia leads to forgotten expenses, hindering financial goals. Conducting a financial audit can help identify and address these issues.

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