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'[He] spent like $20,000 on fidget spinners': 30+ People who let money burn holes in their pockets

Having fun with money is the easy part, but saving it and spending it wisely can take a lifetime to learn. No matter how much money you make , it may never quite seem like enough. There are so many bills to pay! Gas, electric, water, car payment, mortgage, rent, groceries… the list goes on and on. That's why it's nice to have a little treat every now and then, to take away the sting of giving away your hard-earned paycheck to strangers. Maybe you get a $7 latte or a $60 new outfit. However, som…
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‘Is it fair?’: 17-year-old son forced to act like the parent after unemployed step-dad and pushover mom use up all of his personal savings, gives them a talking to and vows to move out

‘Is it fair?’: 17-year-old son forced to act like the parent after unemployed stepdad and pushover mom use up all of his personal savings, gives them a talking to and vows to move out

What advice would you give this teen?
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'They spent nearly 200k...': Daughter withdraws financial support after learning her contributions were spent on estranged brother instead of parents' retirement

'They spent nearly 200k...': Daughter withdraws financial support after learning her contributions were spent on estranged brother instead of parents' retirement

Your first focus should always be your family. Having said that, how would you respond if you started to suspect that your family is taking advantage of your goodwill and generosity? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) moved to the US in order to advance her career. Since leaving her home country, she has been sending money to her parents as a token of appreciation for all of their support throughout the years. Though initially everything was well, t…
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30+ Budget Friendly Memes for Anyone Tight On Funny Finances Right Now

30+ Budget Friendly Memes for Anyone Tight On Funny Finances Right Now

We will always share the meme wealth.
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‘No, it's mine': Teenager wins $1000 in town raffle, father and new wife demand she give it all to them

‘No, it's mine': Teenager wins $1000 in town raffle, father and new wife demand she give it all to them

As a teenager, winning prizes in a raffle is super cool. You get to buy all those things your parents won't give you or the clothes and jewelry they can't afford. But what if your parents need the money more than you do? What then? Well, I guess it really depends on the situation. And this particular situation feels really unfair considering adults need to own up to their actions and face the consequences. One teenager won $1000 in a town raffle, which she was really excited about. Her biologic…
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