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Overcome 'Scrooge Syndrome' for better financial well-being

Krystal Miga

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" could be diagnosed with several psychological disorders. Financial therapist Rick Kahler poses that a financial disorder may be plaguing the fictional miser.

We talk with Kahler about "Scrooge Syndrome" and how to take care of ourselves with our financial success.

Read his full blog.

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.

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