Video: 65 things you don’t need to spend money on

May 23, 2025, 2:30 PM | Updated: 3:28 pm

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Checkbook.org’s Kevin Brasler joined Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor to discuss his list of 65 things you don’t need to spend extra money on.

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