{"id":61460,"date":"2022-03-16T11:53:17","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T18:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moneyppl.com\/?p=61460"},"modified":"2022-03-18T02:11:05","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T09:11:05","slug":"26-people-share-the-worst-money-advice-they-were-ever-given","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.moneyppl.com\/26-people-share-the-worst-money-advice-they-were-ever-given\/61460\/","title":{"rendered":"26 People Share The Worst Money Advice They Were Ever Given"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everybody wants to earn as much money as possible with minimum effort. However, the reality is that people must work hard and take risks<\/a> if they want to fill their bank accounts. Unfortunately, sometimes they take the wrong steps because they’ve received the worst money advice.<\/p>\n

In this article, we’ll look at some of the worst money advice received by real people. Some of these are because of the generation gap while others are just pure stupidity. Check out the list via Reddit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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26. Just Get Another Credit Card<\/h2>\n

Credit cards can be very useful but they’re also very dangerous. One Reddit user revealed how his friend had a magical solution after maxing out their cards. Prannke<\/a> said that his friend advised him to “just get another credit card.” This is some of the worst money advice ever.<\/p>\n

In fairness, the Reddit user acknowledged this. It’s a terrible idea because the debt will continue to increase. In the end, they will be bankrupt<\/a>. There’s even a possibility that they could lose their car<\/a> or other major assets. This is a rabbit hole that no one should go down.<\/p>\n

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25. Join My Pyramid Scheme!<\/h2>\n

Another Reddit user revealed how his ex’s father attempted to lure him into a pyramid scheme. LewisEFurr<\/a> wrote: “He bought thousands of dollars worth of the product and you had to go around selling it to other homeowners by not just doing the work, but also recruiting them into the company.”<\/p>\n

In the end, this was a terrible idea and some of the worst money advice possible. The father failed to sell his products and was unable to entice other people into the business<\/a>. Finally, he had a garage full of useless products nobody wanted.<\/p>\n

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24. Live Paycheck to Paycheck<\/h2>\n

Most people love their parents<\/a> but not everybody is perfect. One Reddit user<\/a> explained that his parents gave the worst money advice and lived paycheck to paycheck. He revealed that they had no concept of saving<\/a> for a rainy day and also spent beyond their means.<\/p>\n

The user explained: “I ignored a lot of my parents’ financial advice and I’m so glad I did. They both made decent money<\/a>, but borrowed against their house, bought cars they didn’t need, and paid for other ridiculous things.” That’s a tough pill to swallow.<\/p>\n

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23. Become A Day Trader<\/h2>\n

Another Redditor said that their friend advised them to quit their job<\/a> and become a full-time day trader. Level6-killjoy’s<\/a> friend said: “You can become very very rich with day trading. After some time you can leave your job<\/a> and live off your trading profits.”<\/p>\n

However, this isn’t realistic for most people because they don’t have a proper understanding of the market. This requires intense analysis and serious dedication. A regular person shouldn’t quit their job in an unrelated field and try to make it on Wall Street.<\/p>\n

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22. Take Out A Student Loan<\/h2>\n

Student loans are the bane of many young Americans’ existence. According to Dethstrok9<\/a>, the worst money advice they received was to take out a student loan. Several other netizens agreed because it was a massive debt to carry at such a young age.<\/p>\n

Sadly, most potential students don’t have a choice. If they don’t take out a loan they won’t be able to afford<\/a> to go to school. Then they spend three years studying before a lifetime of trying to repay the cash<\/a> they borrowed. It’s a brutal system and one that’s a horrible lie.<\/p>\n

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21. Gamble Your Paycheck!<\/h2>\n

People<\/a> work incredibly hard to pay their bills every month. That’s why it’s important not to waste that money<\/a>. However, Redditor differentiatedpans<\/a> revealed the worst money advice they ever received. One friend told them: “Let’s go to the casino and double your paycheck.”<\/p>\n

Perhaps they weren’t being serious but if they were it’s a problem. That’s an insane idea that will end in tears. Imagine playing roulette and putting an entire paycheck on black. Luckily, the Reddit user knew that this was a terrible plan and didn’t bite.<\/p>\n

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20. Don’t Negotiate<\/h2>\n

Somebody gave summertimecinnamon<\/a> the worst money advice of their life. They told the Redditor: “Don’t negotiate your salary. Just accept the offer.” This is terrible because everybody wants to earn what they feel they are worth.<\/p>\n

However, by refusing to negotiate, employees are allowing their company to take advantage of them. It’s also important to learn what other employees are earning. This ensures that there are no unfair pay gaps. At least the Redditor knew that this was bad advice.<\/p>\n

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19. Empty Your Bank Account<\/h2>\n
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There is some terrible money advice<\/a> here, but this is up there with the worst. Somebody advised plzeatslugsmalfoy<\/a> to empty their bank account before the end of the month. They said: “Spend whatever is in your bank account the day before payday, you obviously don’t NEED it.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

This is appalling advice because it makes no sense. Has this individual never heard of a savings account? How do they ever hope to make a significant investment<\/a> in a house or even a vehicle? It’s a terrible plan but we begrudgingly respect their attitude toward life<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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18. The Worst Advice Is No Advice<\/h2>\n

Sometimes money isn’t the gift that people<\/a> think it is. Whoisniko<\/a> explained that their late father left them a large sum of money after he died. However, the Redditor was only a teenager and had no self-control. They wish that they received<\/a> financial advice instead of just a lump sum.<\/p>\n

The user said: “The worse piece of financial advice somebody has given me is no advice at all. When my dad died, he left a substantial sum of money<\/a> for me. At this point, I’m pretty sure he probably would’ve been able to have an advisor guide me with my finances once I received this money<\/a>, but there wasn’t one.”<\/p>\n

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17. Don’t Invest In A 401K<\/h2>\n

Nobody wants to think about what life will be like when they are old. However, it’s important to understand that preparing from a young age will make for a more comfortable retirement<\/a>. Unfortunately, one Redditor’s friend had a different idea.<\/p>\n

They told TheRealOcsiban<\/a>: “Don’t invest in a 401K.” Fortunately, the user didn’t listen to their plan and is making good savings. Of course, not everybody can take advantage of a 401K but there are different pension schemes that they can look to.<\/p>\n

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16. Get It At Rent-A-Center<\/h2>\n
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Unfortunately, not everybody can afford everything that they want. An internet user said they received advice to ‘just get it from Rent-A-Center.’ This is an idiotic idea because they will spend much more on interest and long-term repayments.<\/p>\n

Lady_L1985<\/a> agreed that this was a garbage idea. They said: “Only good advice if, say, you’re renting a bigger TV for the duration of Super Bowl<\/a> weekend. Renting to own is always, ALWAYS a bad decision. Get it from a thrift store instead.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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15. Kids First, Finances Later<\/h2>\n

Children are a massive commitment both emotionally and financially. Parents<\/a> have a responsibility to ensure that they can afford to give a child a decent life. However, not everybody takes this seriously. Somebody told watashinomori<\/a>: “Have a kid first, figure out the finances later.”<\/p>\n

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Remarkably, this isn’t an uncommon perspective. Another person replied<\/a>: “Every boomer in both mine and my wife’s family kept asking when we are going to have a second baby. They stopped asking once I said that we will try for another if they are willing to pay for daycare.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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14. Cut Up The Credit Card<\/h2>\n

This Reddit user’s cousin is having a hard time. They have a unique perspective when it comes to making credit card repayments. SalemScout<\/a> wrote: “Once you cut up the credit card, you don’t have to pay it.” My cousin is not doing so hot. I’m pretty sure there are warrants out for his arrest in several states.”<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, this isn’t how life works. There is a process to officially cancel a credit card but debt will remain. It’s amazing how delusional people are. Usually, they know that they’re wrong but sometimes they convince themselves that they’re doing the right thing.<\/p>\n

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13. Quit University & Get A Real Job<\/h2>\n

This person’s father gave them the worst money advice of their lives. Luckily, @RickVug<\/a> didn’t listen because his life would be down the drain. His father told him to leave school and get a real job. Indeed, college<\/a> isn’t for everybody. But most people require a degree for a high-earning position.<\/p>\n

He also told him not to look for raises because they just increase the amount of payable tax. This is a very cynical way of looking at things. A pay increase could indeed result in a higher tax bracket. But they should also have a greater take-home pay.<\/p>\n

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12. You Only Live Once<\/h2>\n

Family members<\/a> don’t always provide the best advice. Sometimes it’s a good idea to consider their current state because they might be talking trash. That was the case for this Reddit user. Their uncle told them not to save because life is too short.<\/p>\n

Jonukas96<\/a> said: “An uncle told me I should rather spend my money and enjoy life because you only live once, rather than save your money to build up a retirement find. I am now in my 50s and corona unemployment has devastated the little bit<\/a> of savings I had. Should never have listened to Uncle Jarvis.”<\/p>\n

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11. Don’t Pay Your Phone Bill<\/h2>\n

It’s important to pay all bills because they will affect a person’s credit rating. Phone contracts can be annoying but don’t ignore them. In the future, they will come back with a vengeance. This Redditor said their uncle gave the worst money advice ever.<\/p>\n

Kor_hookmaster<\/a> said: “One of my uncles once told me that I never really had to pay my phone bill. He suggested that I simply jump to another carrier and let the first company cut you off. His life has turned out exactly as you’d imagine.”<\/p>\n

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10. Take Out A Loan To Pay Debt<\/h2>\n

Debt is a terrible thing but the worst way to deal with it is to take out a loan. Yet that’s exactly the advice that one Reddit user received. Filthyburrows<\/a> said: “Pay off your debt by taking out a loan I understand the logic of debt consolidation. But seriously why are you still borrowing money<\/a> if you don’t know how to pay it back.”<\/p>\n

This creates an inescapable and neverending cycle. The interest mounts up higher and higher before the entire family melts down. Many people borrow from dubious moneylenders and then have bailiffs knocking on their door. It’s a terrible hole to fall into.<\/p>\n

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9. Keep Saving<\/h2>\n

This Redditor has an interesting perspective. They said that the worst money advice they received was simply to keep saving. DrinkWaterOkur<\/a> wrote: “While yes saving is good but just saving is terrible. People will literally “save” until their late 60s just to realize they haven’t saved nearly as much as they thought.”<\/p>\n

It’s a good point because smart investments<\/a> are a better way to ensure a long-term return. They don’t have to be risky but the benefits will be greater. Hoarding money isn’t as productive as putting it into something that will make more money.<\/p>\n

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8. Investing Is Like Gambling<\/h2>\n

Many people of the older generation believe that investing<\/a> is extremely risky. They hear about cryptocurrencies and think that the devil is coming to take their money<\/a>. In short, they believe it’s the same as gambling. One Redditor’s mother gave the following advice.<\/p>\n

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“Work my ass off, don’t invest and hoard- mom. No, I don’t think I will,” Valakaydin<\/a> wrote. That’s probably a smart decision because we live in a different time. It’s important to maintain different revenue streams because this isn’t an easy world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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7. A Mother’s Love<\/h2>\n
Some Redditors said that their mothers were terrible when it came to money<\/a>. They revealed that their moms promised to hold money<\/a> for them as children. However, they never received it when they were older. It’s crazy but never trust anybody with money<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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MemedMe20<\/a> said: “My grandfather was pretty wealthy and gave us $50-$100 each birthday. My mom “kept it safe for us”. I’m pretty sure she used it at least once to pay the light bill when the power got shut off so at least it went to good use? Never saw a dime of it myself.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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6. Monthly Payments Don’t Matter<\/h2>\n

Monthly payments add up over time. That’s why it makes sense to buy something outright in the beginning. Unfortunately, one Redditor’s aunt has a different perspective. She was oblivious to the long-term cost<\/a> of this payment system.<\/p>\n

Rleash<\/a> said: “My aunt took me to a car dealership when I was looking to buy my first car. I was looking at the clunkers I could afford, but she said I should be looking at the new cars. She said, “the total price doesn’t matter because you make monthly payments.”<\/p>\n

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5. Overtime Tax<\/h2>\n
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“I’ve had people tell me that overtime hours were taxed extra… no matter how much I tried to explain about tax brackets, they just didn’t believe me,” dr-moon88<\/a> wrote. It’s amazing the number of people who have no idea how the tax system works.<\/p>\n

This is sad because they’re potentially missing out on a lot of money<\/a> in the process. Schools and parents should ensure that everybody knows what’s right. It’s also why many workers reject pay raises because they mistakenly think they’ll make less.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Spend It Before It’s Stolen<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

This is probably the most paranoid advice on this list. Somebody told ChilledGopher<\/a> to spend their money quickly, ‘before it gets stolen.’ We’re unsure what their basis for this theory was. However, it’s about as logical as putting on shoes before pants.<\/p>\n

Another person claimed that their grandfather told them “to spend their money<\/a> before it’s gone.” This is one of the most philosophical statements we’ve ever read. It’s also some of the worst money advice ever. People shouldn’t listen to their family members<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3. Max Your Credit Card<\/h2>\n

Maxing credit cards is never a sensible decision. But somebody failed to tell this Redditor’s father. He believed that it was the sensible course of action because he doubted the ramifications. Of course, he could receive a jail sentence but that’s not a big deal, right?<\/p>\n

LuluTopSionMid<\/a> said: “My father would tell me to max my credit card on a new car and if they asked for payments just say F*** em, what are they going to do? My father is several levels of debt hell deep that he’s trying to get out of now, but he’s at least trying.”<\/p>\n

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2. Invest In Equity Schemes and Debt Funds<\/h2>\n

One of the worst things a person can do is to invest in something that they don’t fully understand. The likes of debt funds and options trading are all dangerous if the investor doesn’t know what they’re doing. Sadly, it’s easy to fall into a trap.<\/p>\n

BellerophonBhattu<\/a> said: “I regret getting pressured prematurely into buying one, didn’t have the opportunity to research adequately. It’s a huge money drain.” This is an unfortunate reality for many people<\/a> because they were too afraid to say no.<\/p>\n

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1. Trading Is Evil<\/h2>\n

Over the years stocks and trading are popular forms of investment<\/a>. In contemporary society<\/a>, crypto is also growing. It remains a fact that people<\/a> who don’t understand these systems doubt them and condemn them. This can also cost their families opportunities.<\/p>\n

EasyPete58<\/a> wrote: “When I got interested in stocks and also crypto (I was 16 at the time) my parents just told me that “trading was for rich and criminal people only” and that if I wanted to make money I have to go to university and study since everything banking-related was “evil.”<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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