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30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" Going into debt for a wedding.

armyofsnarkness replied:
This is so true. A close friend is still paying off her wedding but the marriage ended last year.

alterperspective , Emma Bauso Report

Final score:

255points

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GoddessOfChaos 1 year ago

Fancy, over the top weddings are nice, but the point of weddings is to display your love to you partner, and it shouldn’t cost thousands to do that!

71points

When they have designer clothes and get their hair and nails done every 2 weeks but can't afford to pay the rent.

rowenaravenclaw0 Report

Final score:

232points

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Stephanie Did It 1 year ago

You forgot the newest iPhone every year.

96points

710AshburyStreet , Oleksandr Canary Islands Report

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" People who refinance their home in order to take a vacation.
You took a week off and only thirty years to pay for it.
Brilliant idea, bozo.

AssicusCatticus replied:
The neighbors across the street maxed out $25,000 in credit cards to take the family on a 'dream Disney vacation.' She said she'd be paying them off forever, but it was 'worth it for my kids to have this experience.' I was absolutely dumbfounded.

Downtown_Cat_1172 replied:
Kids don’t need that much. Seriously, give them a bunch of super soakers and let them loose at a picnic ground by a lake. They will talk about it for years.

TJ_Rowe replied:
If you go to any hotel with a pool, they'll be talking about that pool for years. I'm not kidding.

Final score:

228points

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GoddessOfChaos 1 year ago

True! I remember all of the random, small things me and my siblings did in summer vacation like going to the park or pool more than any big thing years later

72points

disjointed_chameleon Report

My STBXH.

- Quit his job 2 weeks after we bought our house, and then didn't tell me for 2 months.
- Has been unemployed for a minimum of 6 months every consecutive year since 2019.
- Forgot to transfer his (very small) portion of money to our joint account on payday last month, causing several of our bills to bounce. Got all defensive when I tried to explain why forgetting something like that is extremely risky, and when I tried to explore ideas on how we can prevent recurrence from something like that happening again.
- Bailed/ghosted on our tax appointment last year. As in, never showed up in the first place, and refused to answer phone calls and text messages, leaving me to fend for myself during the tax appointment.
- Suggested we take out a personal loan to cover our escrow shortage. But remember, he's unemployed. So GUESS WHO would be paying back the loan, even though we're already paycheck to paycheck? That's right, yours truly.

I could go on and on, but I'll stop there. I can't wait to be divorced from this deadbeat.

Final score:

172points

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Bobert Robertson 1 year ago

What tf is a stbxh?

73points

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" Seeing a a behemoth of a pickup truck with all the bells and whistles parked in front of a mobile home in a trailer park.

woodbarber , Nem Malosi Report

Final score:

159points

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Cyndi Hafele 1 year ago

Why? Maybe they like the trailer park.

61points

Separate_Entrance_87 , cottonbro studio Report

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" Having more kids than you can afford to raise

Ok_Department5949 replied:
I only had two for this reason. Putting them through college and grad school has always been in the back of my mind.

Final score:

158points

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Maya 1 year ago

Having six kids while being unemployed, not intending to work at all in your life. Living on financial aid. Complaining that financial aid is too low. Cursing the state organisation providing financial aid on social media.

84points

working_class_tired , Brett Sayles Report

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" Signing up for a payment plan...for tattoos. I met a woman on a dating app once that had her whole body almost covered of tattoos. She had a low income job so I wondered how she could afford them. Turns out she was on a payment plan with the tattoo studio and I was like 'yeah, no thanks.'

Final score:

152points

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CT 1 year ago

I had a friend who had borrowed money from me, I thought she was in deep s**t at the end of the month, that it was to pay for food for her children. But no, it was for a new tattoo. Fortunately, she refunded me. We're not friends anymore, not because of that, but it didn't weigh in his favor.

7points

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" My friend's roommate once asked him to borrow money so he could order novelty fart-smell spray from Amazon, instead of waiting for his paycheck.

There are worse financial choices than going into debt for a can of fart spray, but it's certainly the funniest one I've heard.

The_Lawn_Ninja , Marques Thomas Report

Final score:

149points

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Tiddlez 1 year ago

Instead of a smart fella, he's a fart smella.

212points

#10

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" My wife’s siblings each just received a 117k disbursement from their mothers trust. So far one brother who doesn’t own a home nor a pension plan and is 55 went out and bought a brand new Harley Davidson Full bagger bike. The other brother, who was homeless three months ago is shopping for a Dodge Charger. He is 65 and can’t afford to retire. Her three sisters haven’t made any big purchases yet.It is tough to watch knowing how hard my in-laws worked to leave a little money for the siblings.

Redawg660 , Anna Nekrashevich Report

Final score:

135points

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Ken Beattie 1 year ago

Hmm, at least the bike one the bike is around $30k. That still leaves around $87k. Doesn't say what sort of Dodge Charger so can't really tell how much the other brother is aiming to spend. But if he's got himself back into a place and set some money aside, maybe that's not a terrible thing either. Get a car he loves, keep working til he dies. If he's enjoying himself and happy...

38points

#11

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" always having the latest iPhone

bzaroworld , Efrem Efre Report

Final score:

132points

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StrangeOne 1 year ago

I don't get how people have a desire to get used to a new phone every year. I just upgraded my Samsung phone. The new one is more fragile, and took me a while to get used to. Just like my old one. It's a pain the a**e. I'm keeping this new one for as long as I can.

73points

#12

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" I had a coworker who once complained that he was spending more money every week on cigarettes for his wife than what he spends on rent.

LifeIsShortly , Irina Iriser Report

Final score:

124points

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Bobert Robertson 1 year ago (edited)

He won't be paying that for too long 💀

53points

#13

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" Wearing a $900 Gucci belt with your McDonalds staff uniform

BojaktheDJ , Dawn Traylor Report

Final score:

122points

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Bobert Robertson 1 year ago

I wear a $9 belt and I have a really good job...

61points

#14

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" Your car payment is more then your rent

Effective_Cat5017 , Jesse Zheng Report

Final score:

118points

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PeteDr 1 year ago

*than FFS!

82points

#15

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" Ordering out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every single day.

DevilsGrip , Antoni Shkraba Report

Final score:

118points

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Sue User 1 year ago

Had a heck of a week at work. Project falling apart. Massive hours. Was hungry and to tired to cook. Went to a food cart near me. $10 burrito, $5 for a hotdog. I went back home and had cereal for dinner. I just couldnt justify the cost.

62points

#16

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" Buying a timeshare.

Participating in a MLM scheme.

tripsz replied:
Don't you talk about my sister that way. She's a small business owner! She earned the privilege to get recognized at a company event this month and gets to purchase her own plane ticket! I'm sure her CPA husband is jealous of her success.

Actuaryba , Canva Studio Report

Final score:

114points

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Verena 1 year ago

They got a bad name in Europe some decennia ago, lots of shady things were going on with homes in mainly Spain. But what is CPA?

15points

#17

Smart fridge.

NufiDrizz Report

Final score:

111points

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Stephanie Did It 1 year ago

There is absolutely no reason for a refrigerator to need an internet connection!

137points

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#18

Bottled water.

It costs more per gallon than gasoline and most people have been told that city water is sucky even though a ton of bottled water companies get it from municipal sources anyways.

And if you care, filter it at home.

mainstreetmark Report

Final score:

111points

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Cyndi Hafele 1 year ago

I reuse until the water starts to taste funny.

27points

Eyfordsucks , Oleksandr Canary Islands Report

#19

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" Driving a very expensive car with tons of body damage because all their money is going to their $800 a month car payment and they can’t afford to fix the damage they caused with their s****y driving.

Windir666 replied:
I had this exact conversation with my friend today. If you cant afford to fix your car, you probably shouldn't be owning a 2022 $60,000 Mercedes.

tristanjones replied:
The financially responsible decision is driving a beat-up reliable car because you own it outright and most people intend to drive it into the ground before buying another one.

Final score:

108points

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Ken Beattie 1 year ago

Firstly, this is why you get insurance. Even if you're the best driver ever and will never have an accident it doesn't mean someone won't smash into you. Secondly, you should be factoring insurance and basic maintenance into the costs. And most fancy cars cost way more than people expect. Even things like tyres cost double, triple or more than a "regular" car. My first car was second hand when I got it, and I drove it for roughly 20 years. In the end it was so worn out I sold it to a wrecker (it as 25ish years old by that point). Unless something drastic happens my current car will be the same.

4points

#20

Big rims and tires that cost 4K on a car that's worth 2K.

Brujo-Bailando Report

Final score:

97points

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Id row 1 year ago

That's just flat out dumb.

2points

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#21

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" Using a check cashing store or payday advance type company.

Bizarre_Protuberance replied:
Payday loans are predatory loans and would be forbidden in almost every other country. It's basically a loan shark business. But sometimes low income people need money for emergency purposes like the car broke down and they need to get to work.

nemesismkiii replied:
Oh this 100%. As someone who has worked in financial services, I HATE these places. I will always advocate if you have lower income or cannot seem to work up savings for whatever reason, try switching from a bank to a credit union for your banking needs. They may not be as large as banks or be as good for if you need to travel, but they are local and try to help their local communities since they are owned by them.

SpiceLaw , Karolina Grabowska Report

Final score:

93points

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jdtimid123 1 year ago

Agree with the commenters. It's not so much poor financial decisions as decisions made out of desperation (usually) and people don't think about what happens next when they are desperate to put food on the table today, or fix the truck they need to get to work.

52points

BakeTime1089 , Garvin St. Villier Report

#22

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" Expensive leased car, living in a sketch neighborhood.

Final score:

87points

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GoddessOfChaos 1 year ago

I worry for the safety of such cars in neighbourhoods like that

22points

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#23

Bragging about how much you spent on something as if it was a positive. "Uhh, congrats on giving a corporation extra money, I guess?"

Final score:

83points

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Tracy Butler 1 year ago

Bragging on what a good deal you got is much more fun

62points

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#24

I had a friend nearly get evicted because he spent all his money on Funko Pops. Thought he'd get rich off them somehow.

captainmagictrousers Report

Final score:

78points

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Telepathetic 1 year ago

Like beanie babies ? LOL

48points

#25

Ordering DoorDash several times a week.

BigOleFerret Report

Final score:

77points

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Bobert Robertson 1 year ago

I'm proud to say I've never used a food delivery service

45points

#26

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" Buying a widescreen television on tax return day and bringing it home in a car held together by duct tape and prayers.

toxinogen , Lisa Fotios Report

Final score:

76points

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GoddessOfChaos 1 year ago

In all fairness, a TV is a MUCH cheaper purchase than a car

98points

StillAnIntrovert , Sasun Bughdaryan Report

#27

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" "Hey, can I borrow $15? I'll pay you back next week when I get paid."

With the above happening every other week.

Final score:

74points

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Telepathetic 1 year ago

"I will gladly pay you Wednesday for a hamburger today"

54points

#28

Frequents a Starbucks. Coffee is way to cheap and easy to make well to spend that much per cup. If you do need a specialty coffee that often you are doing yourself a massive disserve not learning to make it. Everytime I see a Dutch Bros or Starbucks cup, I instantly register "*Ah, more money than sense.*"

JackOfScales Report

Final score:

58points

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Ken Beattie 1 year ago

I don't immediately judge someone with a Starbucks cup. It might be a once every few months treat, or they were desperate for coffee and there were no other options handy. But yeah, if they were getting it frequently? I would.

65points

Betsy Ray 1 year ago (edited)

If it's their one vice, I can't criticize. For some it's the social interaction, like Cheers.

23points

Heather Evans 1 year ago

Starbucks is my "vacation" coffee. I have a strong preference for my coffee iced. At a hotel usually only hot is available but there's a Starbucks 3 min away.

4points

Sharon Ingram 1 year ago

If I were ever desperate for coffee, it wouldn’t be starBUCK$.

0points

Bettye McKee 1 year ago

I think we're talking about daily. I can make great coffee at home.

0points

A Something 1 year ago

I get a Starbucks maybe twice a year, otherwise I just make it at home and stick it in my thermos if I’m travelling to the office

0points

StrangeOne 1 year ago

What's wrong with a treat now and then? These are starting to get nitpicky.

19points

Verena 1 year ago

This not about a treat now and then. It is about going there every day for overpriced coffee. I too had colleagues complaing about price and quality, but went there every day.

5points

jdtimid123 1 year ago

Or go to local shops, in my experience they tend to have better coffee anyway.

11points

Maria B 1 year ago (edited)

A friend of mine bought her Starbucks everyday ( get out of the house, spend money on gas, get 5 dollar drink, go back home) but while at my house, she kept on saying how much more she likes my coffee. I finally convinced her to buy the same espresso machine that I use, showed her how I made that coffee she liked. She never looked back, the machine paid itself off in a month and instead of wasting half an hour driving back and forth it only takes a couple of minutes..

9points

HungryPanda 1 year ago

So simple, yet so effective.

1point

TJay 1 year ago

Sometimes people are pressed for time and just want a quick coffee to go

7points

Rostit . 1 year ago

then go to a real coffee shop. if you want burned cardboard swill with too much sugar go to starbucks.

2points

sturmwesen 1 year ago

Meh... sometimes I just want a large white chocolate machiatto without buying a bottle of syrup or watching milk burn

4points

Bobert Robertson 1 year ago

.....Dutch bros?

3points

Sue User 1 year ago

Dutch bros is a west coast coffee place. I have only seen drivethrus, i dont think they have any stores with seating.

1point

Rob Williams 1 year ago

Pre-COVID, I used to go to Starbucks every day. What it cost me in coffee was worth it for the chance to meet up with friends and family. When I was growing up the only place to socialise was the local pub and that, for the kids, meant sitting on the step outside with a packet of crisps and a bottle of pop!

1point

Diolla 1 year ago

I just googled Dutch Bros. I'm Dutch and had never heard of them. We don't have them over here LOL

1point

Fenchurch 1 year ago

You aren’t missing much. But you might feel at home when you see their coffee stands are sometimes little windmills

1point

Tuesday's child 1 year ago

It's not just coffee, I go with my friends and we normally get the refreshers

1point

Silre 1 year ago

Or maybe they just want some Starbucks. Can't we just let people like things?

1point

Fennecfoxcat 1 year ago

Sometimes a little treat is what you need to have the will to live. If you can afford it, it is absolutely not something you should be judged for.

1point

Rostit . 1 year ago

Any visiting starbucks. Their coffee is AWFUL. ITs literally the worsts chain coffee I have ever had in my life. If you have an Illy coffee shop nearby try them. Dunkin donuts, even sunoco gas stations have better coffee. Starbucks sells hot cream and sugar drinks and a brand. They are the last place on earth I would ever consider as good coffee. Burnt cardboard and salt water is the best description for their swill that I can come up with. Never ever go to starbucks. Youre better off with instant folgers.

1point

Louise Stange-Wahl 1 year ago

You may not believe this, but I have only drank one cup of coffee and had so much sugar and milk in it that it looked like hot chocolate (which I love). Coffee smells wonderful, but tastes so bitter to me! A friend at work was telling me that I just HAD to have SB coffee and that I would love it. She brought me one of those "caramel mocha foo-foo blah-blah-whatevers" and I poured a little into my cup at work and literally gagged. I'll stick with my water, milk, and Coca-Cola all the time but not at the same time beverage!

1point

Ace 1 year ago

TBF the same is true of a lot of eating and drinking establishments.

1point

Jodi Rinker 1 year ago

every few months I'll go grab a tea and a pastry. I almost always do it with gift card. Immediate judgement from a single cup is a bit much.

0points

Asri X 1 year ago

I get tired of everyone's response to financial costs saying "the extra money is no big deal, just skip Starbucks one a week." How about skip $8 coffees altogether?

0points

Melody Wallace 1 year ago

I have a career, no kids and I genuinely enjoy Starbucks americanos. I think a lot of people have literally been trained to judge people who like Starbucks via pop culture, but they all convince themselves it’s their original thoughts.

0points

Jerusalem Cat Syndrome 1 year ago

Never? I can never, ever frequent a Starbucks? Or do you mean doing it frequently? I think it depends on the consumer--maybe that person can afford it. That's what money is supposed to be for, to buy the things that you like. And really, what's the difference between that and fast food? Now, if you mean someone who spends money there instead of on rent, that's something else.

0points

EP 1 year ago

Convenience and routine are also at play.

0points

Isabel Care 1 year ago

Had a Starbucks "coffee" once, never again, it was revolting and burnt

0points

Duck 1 year ago

Lol my dad only drinks coffee from Dutch Bros and Starbucks. He just likes the taste though I don't think it's a money thing. I prefer coffee from the little local coffee shop. Starbucks but make it better and cheaper

0points

Tyranamar Seuss 1 year ago

Oh Lord, having someone else make me a slightly addictive drink brings me joy. What are you going to do with all of this money after you die? At least you can fondly look back and think of all those times you deprived yourself of Starbucks.

0points

Gustav Gallifrey 1 year ago

It's not the spending of money in Starbucks that's a concern, it's the admission that they'll drink shite coffee.

0points

Rachel Smith 1 year ago

I only get Starbucks twice a month on payday, a little treat for myself for working hard.

0points

Kim Lorton 1 year ago

I just go there and get beans for a little above the price of Publix. Then my 20.00 fir the bag of beans last me through 2 months worth of coffee! Way good deal!

0points

Jessica SpeLangm 1 year ago

I don't mind going to a coffee shop regularly, but I will ALWAYS choose a local small coffee shop instead of a national chain. It was so long since I went to Starbucks (at least a few years) that my gold card is no longer valid. LMAO. But at my local coffee shop, I have gotten a free drink about once a month.

0points

zena bena 1 year ago

This drives me nuts,hubby goes for a normal coffee every day to Tims,he has a big thermos at home,can make coffee and save 70.00 a month.That could be used for a tank of gas or pay a bill.

0points

Ray Carrillo 1 year ago

Only judging the coffee quality, not spending money on coffee. Coffee is important, a Frappuccino is not (to me).

0points

T'Mar of Vulcan 1 year ago

I like Starbucks' strawberry and cream frappuccino. I can't make that at home.

0points

Corrine M 1 year ago

May I suggest another cup of regular coffee, then? Too*, not to.

0points

Donna Peluda 1 year ago

Starbucks is no coffee!!

0points

Verena 1 year ago

Or capsules. Capsule or pad coffee is not tasting anything remotely like coffee. Coffee is easy, cheap and quick to make. Hot water, filter, holder, thermos. Beans to ground yourself or ready grounded in vacuum.

0points

Petra Schaap 1 year ago

news flash: you can get filter coffee at Starbucks too. I'll usually bring my own coffee but get a very simple 2,50 euro coffee at Starbucks or whatever when i need to :-D

0points

Raphapablap 1 year ago

If I ever went that would be my choice. I don't want a flavoured coffee with lots of bells and whistles. In my opinion it ruins the point of coffee.

0points

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#29

30 Behaviors That People Think Scream "I Make Poor Financial Choices" Lottery tickets

lecoqmako , Waldemar Report

Final score:

57points

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jdtimid123 1 year ago

Depends. If you're only spending a few dollars here and there then it's as harmless as buying that coffee at Starbucks everyone likes to talk about. It still going to be gone by the end of the day. If your spending hundreds every month, then it's a problem.

94points

#30

I spent over 80$ tryna win a giant pikachu and failed

Could have bought that thing for 34$ but it was well worth it

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Final score:

40points

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Lez Be Honest 1 year ago

How was it worth it if you didn't win?!?! :/

36points

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Brainmas 1 year ago

Didn't feel like doing laundry, so just bought new clothes.

16points

INGI 1 year ago (edited)

So judgy. How are someone else's financial decisions really affecting you? So what if they have a new phone? That changes your life ZERO PERCENT. Jesus. Let people live. Life sucks enough without total strangers making sh!tty comments on your freaking belt.

10points

Jane Doe 1 year ago

“when I see someone with a Starbucks cup, I think more money than sense.” like geez, relax. It’s a cup of coffee.

6points

Sedona 1 year ago

Poor financial choices or just exploited by capitalism and not paid enough? I do want to do fun things, take nice vacations, eat good food and have some things that bring me joy. I either buy them now and go into debt or hope I will be able to stay miserable for 20 more years and save up for them. If that time ever comes because everything is getting more expensive, only the salaries stay the same.

7points

Tyranamar Seuss 1 year ago

Right and by then, your knees go, your back goes, your heart goes, etc, etc.

2points

Richard Graham 1 year ago

HONESTLY - I worked with a man who, in the 1990s, spent all of his extra money on Beanie Babies, bragging that was his retirement plan. (PS: He had a PhD.)

7points

wowbagger 1 year ago

I had an acquaintance who paid for most things with cash and would toss any coins he received as change into the bin in the center console of his car. After a year or so, the bin started overflowing. I pointed out that he probably had at least $100 in there. He said when it gets too full he just dumps the whole thing in the trash. It's too much bother to take the coins to the bank.

5points

Dillon Sizemore 1 year ago

This is what I do with pennies. It takes so many to make any real $ so I usually just put them in the tip jar or take a penny leave a penny cup.

1point

Littlemiss 1 year ago

Spends all their pay on partying on Saturday night and then realizing Sunday night they don't have money left to pay for the rest of their week. But hey what a cool weekend man 🤦‍♀️

4points

Elizabeth Basinger 1 year ago

I love it when I see a woman with specialty nails (manicured with designs, etc.), a new phone, fake lashes, designer clothes, a new expensive car, lots of jewelry, but they pay for groceries with food stamps, while also buying beer/alcohol and cigarettes. And the groceries they buy are things like steak, fish, chicken, name brand items ( vs. store brands), all the things that are more expensive, and a massive load of junk food and sodas for the kids.

3points

Linda Lennon 1 year ago

Beer and cigarettes aren't covered by EBT, she has to pay for those. Fish and chicken are healthy and covered. Steak? Well steak is also covered, it's healthier than most cuts of beef, AND you can feed 3-4 people with one steak. As for the snacks, whay, they should be miserable because mom's EMPLOYER pays her such a sh!tty wage that she needs to be on for stamps? Good car? Maybe she was fired or laid off the month after she bought it. Good hair and nails? Should she look raggedy while trying going on interviews? Jewelry? How do you know its real? Or maybe she tried to p**n it and they wouldn't offer a good price. YOU DON'T KNOW THIS WOMAN, mind your own business.

0points

RiceRiceBaby 929 1 year ago

My favorite is coworkers complaining about not having any money, but as soon as VTO (voluntary time off [not paid]) is offered, they're out the door. You can forget about them volunteering for extra time/overtime.

2points

Mell 1 year ago

I really don't understand most of those poor choices... Letting go of other people's opinion, prioritizing and having a long term view can give you so much more peace of mind and freedom.

2points

DBear 1 year ago

I had to hold back from commenting on a lot of these because they showcase behavior of certain groups and I would be deemed culturally insensitive for pointing that out.

2points

Rostit . 1 year ago

ie most of the US south.

2points

SnackbarKaat 1 year ago

My sister learned her hb spend all his, their and her money and collected a lot of debt. But she wasn't any better.. a week after she found out she bought 3 Barbie dolls for her kid? And a few weeks after we went to a second hand market and first table she sees she was picking out carnaval costumes for her daughter. My mum had to pay those.

1point

Kathy Miller 1 year ago

My thing is people that have bodies of tattoos. No prob if that's your thing. But they have visibility bad teeth. Wouldn't you prefer to eat and have no pain then to have an inked up body?

1point

Jodi Von Seggern 1 year ago

I could tattoo my entire body and not even come close to my dental expenses. USA USA...

2points

LeighPig 1 year ago

This post is bringing out all the judgemental vibes & I really don't like it. Most of it is just gossip...'a coworkers brother's best friend's cousin...' ugh! People sharing these stories only know a little snippet of the situation their probably exaggerating. I don't even know what the point of this is.

1point

Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago

Buying real estate in Florida in the 21st century. The insurance companies are bailing on the whole state because they know it's only a matter of time before rapid fire hurricanes start devastating America's w**g.

1point

Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago

WOW BP censored w*ng.

0points

Deryn Mitchell 1 year ago

I had an ex-friend who bragged she was getting almost $8,000 on her tax return because she's a single mom with two kids. Instead of using it for a down payment on an apartment, or a car, or literally anything that would make her and her kids lives easier and keep them from relying on not only her family but also her friends, she bought herself a brand new wardrobe, and a bunch of unnecessary items that she made clear were for her and her only. $8,000 and she couldn't even be bothered to buy a package of diapers for her babies.

0points

Jaguarundi 1 year ago

A friend was surprised that I had 2 YETI thermal cups since they are not cheap. I told her the truth, one was free (a promotional gift) and the other was on final sale for over 1/2 off as a discontinued color.

0points

Celtic Pirate Queen 1 year ago

I had an assistant who came to work in a newer Mercedes (early 90s). It was a "gift" from her boyfriend, but she bought lunch at the grocery down the street with food stamps. Turns out he wasn't her BF, he was her pimp.

0points

Lyone Fein 1 year ago

Honestly, the only one on here that I agree with 100% is having kids when you can't afford them. And to add to that: being against all abortions in all cases, but also being unwilling to financially nurture or support all those unwanted children..........that is NOT pro-life. That is just pro-birth. And that is a hugely bad financial decision.

0points

MeowZer 1 year ago

When it's your money and you to take care of yourself, buy whatever the H you want.

0points

jonathan 1 year ago

Getting a comically useless liberal arts degree and demanding that the government bail you out

0points

Ronnie Beaton 1 year ago

Buying gourmet dog/cat food for your pet, and the cheapest items available for yourself.

-1point

Amanda W 1 year ago

I'd starve before I let my pets eat the cheapest food possible

1point

J Adams 1 year ago

Aren’t all these the fault of ‘boomers’?….

-3points

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Brainmas 1 year ago

Didn't feel like doing laundry, so just bought new clothes.

16points

INGI 1 year ago (edited)

10points

Jane Doe 1 year ago

“when I see someone with a Starbucks cup, I think more money than sense.” like geez, relax. It’s a cup of coffee.

6points

Sedona 1 year ago

7points

Tyranamar Seuss 1 year ago

Right and by then, your knees go, your back goes, your heart goes, etc, etc.

2points

Richard Graham 1 year ago

HONESTLY - I worked with a man who, in the 1990s, spent all of his extra money on Beanie Babies, bragging that was his retirement plan. (PS: He had a PhD.)

7points

wowbagger 1 year ago

5points

Dillon Sizemore 1 year ago

This is what I do with pennies. It takes so many to make any real $ so I usually just put them in the tip jar or take a penny leave a penny cup.

1point

Littlemiss 1 year ago

Spends all their pay on partying on Saturday night and then realizing Sunday night they don't have money left to pay for the rest of their week. But hey what a cool weekend man 🤦‍♀️

4points

Elizabeth Basinger 1 year ago

3points

Linda Lennon 1 year ago

0points

RiceRiceBaby 929 1 year ago

2points

Mell 1 year ago

I really don't understand most of those poor choices... Letting go of other people's opinion, prioritizing and having a long term view can give you so much more peace of mind and freedom.

2points

DBear 1 year ago

I had to hold back from commenting on a lot of these because they showcase behavior of certain groups and I would be deemed culturally insensitive for pointing that out.

2points

Rostit . 1 year ago

ie most of the US south.

2points

SnackbarKaat 1 year ago

1point

Kathy Miller 1 year ago

My thing is people that have bodies of tattoos. No prob if that's your thing. But they have visibility bad teeth. Wouldn't you prefer to eat and have no pain then to have an inked up body?

1point

Jodi Von Seggern 1 year ago

I could tattoo my entire body and not even come close to my dental expenses. USA USA...

2points

LeighPig 1 year ago

1point

Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago

1point

Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago

WOW BP censored w*ng.

0points

Deryn Mitchell 1 year ago

0points

Jaguarundi 1 year ago

0points

Celtic Pirate Queen 1 year ago

0points

Lyone Fein 1 year ago

0points

MeowZer 1 year ago

When it's your money and you to take care of yourself, buy whatever the H you want.

0points

jonathan 1 year ago

Getting a comically useless liberal arts degree and demanding that the government bail you out

0points

Ronnie Beaton 1 year ago

Buying gourmet dog/cat food for your pet, and the cheapest items available for yourself.

-1point

Amanda W 1 year ago

I'd starve before I let my pets eat the cheapest food possible

1point