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3Hotdogs

(13,275 posts) Tue Oct 1, 2024, 04:07 PM Oct 1

What causes some of us to waste money.

Buying stuff you don't need, with money you don't have to impress people you don't even like.

This is in follow-up to a post about finances in this morning's D.U.

The quote is from Dave Ramsey.

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What causes some of us to waste money. (Original Post) 3Hotdogs Oct 1 OP

The average American is as smart as a sixth grader. How many 6th graders can handle money? NoMoreRepugs Oct 1 #1

He left out the part where it can be necessary for career survival. OldBaldy1701E Oct 1 #2

NoMoreRepugs

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1. The average American is as smart as a sixth grader. How many 6th graders can handle money?

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Tue Oct 1, 2024, 04:22 PM

Oct 1

OldBaldy1701E

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2. He left out the part where it can be necessary for career survival.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024, 07:28 PM

Oct 1

But, that is correct. I would amend it to say the number one waste of income is d**k waving.

It also happens to be the National Past Time.

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