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Catastrophizing

Part of the Money Mindset Wheel

About Catastrophizing

The tendency to imagine worst-case financial scenarios — job loss, bankruptcy, homelessness — even when current circumstances don't warrant such fears. Your mind races through disaster scenarios that may never happen. This pattern can prevent rational financial planning.

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