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Even people with steady paychecks and good savings often feel short on money. Chartered Accountant and finance educator CA Nitin Kaushik says this isn’t really a financial issue — it’s an energy issue.

“Money Doesn’t Run Out First — Energy Does"

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kaushik wrote, “Most people think they have a money problem. In reality, they have a mental energy problem. Money doesn’t run out first — energy does."

He believes emotional fatigue is the hidden trigger behind most impulsive spending. After long, tiring days, many people “swipe away stress" by ordering food, booking cabs, or buying things they don’t need. According to him, this isn’t about poor discipline but about depleted willpower.

“It’s not about a ₹200 coffee or ₹350 delivery cha

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