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How can I stop thinking – and worrying – about money?

Paridhi Jain Money contributor September 23, 2025 — 2.13pm Advertisement

I have a lot of anxiety about financial security. I have a stable job and I save well, I’ve learned how to invest. I thought I’d feel secure by now, but I don’t. Furthermore, I still struggle to spend without guilt, worry about worst-case scenarios and keep hoping I’ll start feeling more secure at the next financial milestone – maybe when I buy a home, but then I’ll have a mortgage; or perhaps when I have a certain amount in investments, but then I know watching the portfolio drop during market downturns will cause me anxiety too. How do I stop feeling so financially anxious?

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