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Monday, August 24, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Dave Says: Learn to Forgive Yourself

Dear Dave, I started following your plan at the first of the year.

It was one of my New Year’s resolutions. I even budgeted for Christmas each month.

I’ve already gotten my holiday shopping done early, but in the process, I went a little crazy and overspent.

Realistically, I know things will be okay. I stayed on track all year until now, but I’m still feeling ashamed about blowing my budget this month after doing so well the rest of the year. Do you have any suggestions for dealing with the guilt and getting motivated again?

— Madelyn Dear Madelyn,

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