Clues that someone isn't financially savvy?
If they leasing a car.
Carrying a balance on a credit card (other than exploiting 0% deals for those of us who are savvy).
Using payday lenders or check cashing places.
Buying lottery tickets as a regular habit (not the occasional dream purchase).
Going shopping because the store is having a big sale even though they freely admit they don't need anything.
Carrying a balance on a credit card (other than exploiting 0% deals for those of us who are savvy).
Using payday lenders or check cashing places.
Buying lottery tickets as a regular habit (not the occasional dream purchase).
Going shopping because the store is having a big sale even though they freely admit they don't need anything.
Anyone who thinks that someone with a lot of expensive
things actually has a lot of money,
Borrowing money from your 401k for anything other than an
absolute emergency. And even then...
Interest only mortgages. (especially if held until the "interest-only" time period expires, and the holder is not prepared for a large increase in payments)
Interest only mortgages. (especially if held until the "interest-only" time period expires, and the holder is not prepared for a large increase in payments)
A classic from the recent recession: "I've lost almost everything from
my investments. I might as well pull out what's left and put it into something
more safe." You don't lose anything (other than market value) unless you
sell!!
4. Using an ATM at a casino.
4. Using an ATM at a casino.
Have a Great Cheap Cheetah Day
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