I’m going to make a bold statement—well, it’s right there in the headline, so there goes the element of surprise.
Generally, I aim to keep the electioneering out of my articles here at Jared Dillian Money.
There are two types of people in this world: cheap f***s (CFs)—people who spend a little—and high rollers—people who spend a lot.
I know a lot of people who have gone broke because they told themselves, “I can afford the monthly payment.”
The other night, my wife and I went out for dinner. When it came time to order dessert, I couldn’t help but think, “Is it really worth shelling out $13 for a piece of cake when we have other expenses, like building a big house?”