Personal finance experts don’t get wealthy by following their own advice

Re:Personal finance experts don’t get wealthy by following t... by tormeh on Sunday August 29, 2021 @12:17PM (#28347965)

> I wish I could put money into an account that would then only disburse small amounts of it over the year, and I couldn’t override that.

I think this is called a trust: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trust_law

Also, if you are so inclined, check if you can replace your habit of trawling Amazon for stuff to buy with trawling Amazon looking for stuff to buy in the future. Personally, looking forward to buying the thing is at least 60% of the enjoyment.

Anyway, try seeing a psychotherapist. Someone serious with a degree. Your money problems seem to be at least partially learned, so they can be unlearned.

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Re:Personal finance experts don’t get wealthy by following t... by phantom784 on Sunday August 29, 2021 @12:37PM (#28348178)

I'd say at least, if you think you want to buy something, at least wait 24 hours and see if you still want it.

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Re:Personal finance experts don’t get wealthy by following t... by wincy on Sunday August 29, 2021 @02:14PM (#28349083)

I nickel and dime myself into poverty. My wife and I just end up with a lot of fast food charges for $30-40, a family of 4 eating fast food is crazy expensive. I know it’s not good, but it’s addictive in convenience especially with a kid who is disabled.

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