Guac and queso if you make over $450k

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Anonymous wrote:Dumbest thread.

Completely disagree, we need more ridiculous whether op is trolling or not, its really funny

This is a completely made up situation posted to see how engagement OP would get. Well played, OP!

Ha, op here and it's absolutely a true story. My kids are two persimmons and almost 2 pounds of strawberries as part of their lunch today, lest anyone think my kids are deprived.

You buy your kids strawberries in winter and yet whine about guacamole? I don’t get it.

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Completely disagree, we need more ridiculous whether op is trolling or not, its really funny

This is a completely made up situation posted to see how engagement OP would get. Well played, OP!

Ha, op here and it's absolutely a true story. My kids are two persimmons and almost 2 pounds of strawberries as part of their lunch today, lest anyone think my kids are deprived.

So they can eat $14 in strawberries in a day because you bought it at the grocery store, but not $3.50 in guac when out to eat w the family?!?!

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a contractor and I always let my workers pick the options…I pay and don’t make as much as you

Your employees aren't spoiled kids.

But wonder if they'd prefer cash bonus instead

A kid saying yes when asked if they want a vegetable with their lunch, or asking for a smaller portion is not a spoiled kid.

Guac is not an extra vegetable. Sure it has veggies in it, but you’re making it sound like Oliver Twist is at home asking for spinach and mom says no. It’s an over priced dip when out to eat. It may have great health benefits, but kids can eat the 5 avocados I got from Lidl this morning for the same pricr.

So why are you taking them out to eat at all! Why didn’t you buy some chicken, rice, beans, and tortillas at Lidl this morning? You made an entire trip just for avocados? Seems like a waste of money AND time…

Where was this said? Stop making facts up to fit your narrative?

She said she didn’t want to buy the guac because she just bought avocados at Lidl that morning. PP was pointing out that this argument can be used against ever going out to eat at all. She just went grocery shopping apparently- so why are they out to eat?

Please stop the ridiculousness. People were stupidly saying “I am not going to deny my kids vegetables!” That’s like saying:

“ I’m going to get gas when I need it!”

“I’m going to buy a water bottle whenever I want it!”

Get gas but get it cheaper with about 3 seconds of effort. Fill a reusable water bottle at home.

And kids with parents who don’t frivolously spend still get avocados! Maybe not a scoopful once every 3 weeks for $3, but 5 days/week for the same price.

What? Who doesn’t get gas when they need it? Are you stupid?

Nice…

It was related to someone above, who said that when they need gas, they go to whatever gas station without looking at what gas stations in the same area are significantly cheaper. Within a .2 mile radius, the price can vary by .75/gallon. It’s dumb to not check prices.

How many gas stations do you have in a .2 mile radius?! Sorry, we don’t all live by the airport.

My Waze app shows a station that is $2.79 and another one that is $3.80, within 1.2 miles. I assume you drive your vehicle and pass places with gas stations away from your rural home…

It is this obstinate refusal to see how this one simple change can save you money, which waters down everything you say.

You already had to increase your ridiculous estimate by 600% when called out, ma’am. I fill up my 15 gallon gas tank once every two to three weeks. I’m not driving 2 miles out of my way (roundtrip) to save $30 a month. It’s not that big a deal.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a contractor and I always let my workers pick the options…I pay and don’t make as much as you

Your employees aren't spoiled kids.

But wonder if they'd prefer cash bonus instead

A kid saying yes when asked if they want a vegetable with their lunch, or asking for a smaller portion is not a spoiled kid.

Guac is not an extra vegetable. Sure it has veggies in it, but you’re making it sound like Oliver Twist is at home asking for spinach and mom says no. It’s an over priced dip when out to eat. It may have great health benefits, but kids can eat the 5 avocados I got from Lidl this morning for the same pricr.

So why are you taking them out to eat at all! Why didn’t you buy some chicken, rice, beans, and tortillas at Lidl this morning? You made an entire trip just for avocados? Seems like a waste of money AND time…

Where was this said? Stop making facts up to fit your narrative?

She said she didn’t want to buy the guac because she just bought avocados at Lidl that morning. PP was pointing out that this argument can be used against ever going out to eat at all. She just went grocery shopping apparently- so why are they out to eat?

Please stop the ridiculousness. People were stupidly saying “I am not going to deny my kids vegetables!” That’s like saying:

“ I’m going to get gas when I need it!”

“I’m going to buy a water bottle whenever I want it!”

Get gas but get it cheaper with about 3 seconds of effort. Fill a reusable water bottle at home.

And kids with parents who don’t frivolously spend still get avocados! Maybe not a scoopful once every 3 weeks for $3, but 5 days/week for the same price.

What? Who doesn’t get gas when they need it? Are you stupid?

Nice…

It was related to someone above, who said that when they need gas, they go to whatever gas station without looking at what gas stations in the same area are significantly cheaper. Within a .2 mile radius, the price can vary by .75/gallon. It’s dumb to not check prices.

Excellent analogy and I love there are multiple on each side fighting furiously right now I know this because people are defending my points before I can even check back on the thread. It's a great divisive topic.

Do you know what an analogy is?

I do but I wanted to piss you off

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a contractor and I always let my workers pick the options…I pay and don’t make as much as you

Your employees aren't spoiled kids.

But wonder if they'd prefer cash bonus instead

A kid saying yes when asked if they want a vegetable with their lunch, or asking for a smaller portion is not a spoiled kid.

Guac is not an extra vegetable. Sure it has veggies in it, but you’re making it sound like Oliver Twist is at home asking for spinach and mom says no. It’s an over priced dip when out to eat. It may have great health benefits, but kids can eat the 5 avocados I got from Lidl this morning for the same pricr.

So why are you taking them out to eat at all! Why didn’t you buy some chicken, rice, beans, and tortillas at Lidl this morning? You made an entire trip just for avocados? Seems like a waste of money AND time…

Where was this said? Stop making facts up to fit your narrative?

She said she didn’t want to buy the guac because she just bought avocados at Lidl that morning. PP was pointing out that this argument can be used against ever going out to eat at all. She just went grocery shopping apparently- so why are they out to eat?

Please stop the ridiculousness. People were stupidly saying “I am not going to deny my kids vegetables!” That’s like saying:

“ I’m going to get gas when I need it!”

“I’m going to buy a water bottle whenever I want it!”

Get gas but get it cheaper with about 3 seconds of effort. Fill a reusable water bottle at home.

And kids with parents who don’t frivolously spend still get avocados! Maybe not a scoopful once every 3 weeks for $3, but 5 days/week for the same price.

What? Who doesn’t get gas when they need it? Are you stupid?

Nice…

It was related to someone above, who said that when they need gas, they go to whatever gas station without looking at what gas stations in the same area are significantly cheaper. Within a .2 mile radius, the price can vary by .75/gallon. It’s dumb to not check prices.

Excellent analogy and I love there are multiple on each side fighting furiously right now I know this because people are defending my points before I can even check back on the thread. It's a great divisive topic.

Do you know what an analogy is?

I do but I wanted to piss you off

Piss me off? Opposite! This thread is bonkers and hilarious! Please say more dumb stuff, I’m bored!

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a contractor and I always let my workers pick the options…I pay and don’t make as much as you

Your employees aren't spoiled kids.

But wonder if they'd prefer cash bonus instead

A kid saying yes when asked if they want a vegetable with their lunch, or asking for a smaller portion is not a spoiled kid.

Guac is not an extra vegetable. Sure it has veggies in it, but you’re making it sound like Oliver Twist is at home asking for spinach and mom says no. It’s an over priced dip when out to eat. It may have great health benefits, but kids can eat the 5 avocados I got from Lidl this morning for the same pricr.

So why are you taking them out to eat at all! Why didn’t you buy some chicken, rice, beans, and tortillas at Lidl this morning? You made an entire trip just for avocados? Seems like a waste of money AND time…

Where was this said? Stop making facts up to fit your narrative?

She said she didn’t want to buy the guac because she just bought avocados at Lidl that morning. PP was pointing out that this argument can be used against ever going out to eat at all. She just went grocery shopping apparently- so why are they out to eat?

Please stop the ridiculousness. People were stupidly saying “I am not going to deny my kids vegetables!” That’s like saying:

“ I’m going to get gas when I need it!”

“I’m going to buy a water bottle whenever I want it!”

Get gas but get it cheaper with about 3 seconds of effort. Fill a reusable water bottle at home.

And kids with parents who don’t frivolously spend still get avocados! Maybe not a scoopful once every 3 weeks for $3, but 5 days/week for the same price.

What? Who doesn’t get gas when they need it? Are you stupid?

Nice…

It was related to someone above, who said that when they need gas, they go to whatever gas station without looking at what gas stations in the same area are significantly cheaper. Within a .2 mile radius, the price can vary by .75/gallon. It’s dumb to not check prices.

How many gas stations do you have in a .2 mile radius?! Sorry, we don’t all live by the airport.

My Waze app shows a station that is $2.79 and another one that is $3.80, within 1.2 miles. I assume you drive your vehicle and pass places with gas stations away from your rural home…

It is this obstinate refusal to see how this one simple change can save you money, which waters down everything you say.

You already had to increase your ridiculous estimate by 600% when called out, ma’am. I fill up my 15 gallon gas tank once every two to three weeks. I’m not driving 2 miles out of my way (roundtrip) to save $30 a month. It’s not that big a deal.

I bet if you look while you're out, you don't even need to drive out of your way at all. But this is the mindset that was discussed earlier in this thread. Either these things are important to you or they aren't. To me, it's ridiculous that someone won't drive 2 miles out of their way (worst case scenerio) round trip every 2-3 weeks to save $30/month. You don't think it is a big deal.

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You don’t need to overthink purchases that are less than .01% of your networth


https://www.morningstar.com/personal-finance/how-one-rule-can-simplify-your-spending-decisions

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https://www.morningstar.com/personal-finance/how-one-rule-can-simplify-your-spending-decisions

1. “Need”

2 “overthink”

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Anonymous wrote:We never get extras like that, but we make less than 150k. I feel like if we made over 450k, we'd splurge more often. But I do agree with making sure kids understand that extras cost more. A lot of kids don't get that at all because their parents have never explained it, and never put ANY limits on what they get based on cost. You can tell this in the behavior of a lot of kids.

I don’t agree. My parents didn’t put limits on stuff like this when I was a kid, but when I left their house and my food budget was $200/month, I figured it out.
I mean, getting guac on my burrito didn’t make me stupid. I could still do simple math.

It's not just about learning to budget. It's about learning how the world works.

I have kids in elementary, and it's very easy to tell the difference between the kids whose parents are teaching them that stuff costs money and that money is not infinite, versus the ones whose parents just buy them whatever without any discussion or reference to money.

I've watched 9 year olds tease a kid for not having an X-box, for never having been to Disney, for having the wrong shoes. They do this because they literally think the only reason not to have that stuff is being so uncool you don't know you should get it. Because for them, that's the only obstacle -- knowing about stuff they want. Once they know, they just tell their parents and their parents buy it. So the concept that a kid might know what an Xbox is, and want an Xbox, but not have one because his parents can't afford one, doesn't even cross their minds.

And people who grow up with that mindset carry it into adulthood, even after they learn how money works. I'm in my 40s and I still encounter people who will look at you just totally baffled because you don't have something they have. I've learned this is actually a good way to vet how down to earth someone is -- mention something you would like but note that it's just not in your budget right now. The way people react to that tells you a lot about them. The people who are just totally confused or try to argue with you about it (that's my favorite, the people who will sit there and explain that of course you can afford something, despite not knowing anything about your finances) are just clueless, and you have to be careful around them.

How could you possibly know this? Unless you’re in the house with the parents observing how they’re raising their kids, you only ASSUME you know based on observations of the kids’ behavior. It’s a common assumption made by folks who don’t understand that kids are people.

DP here. I disagree. I can definitely see a difference between kids who have been raised to know the value of a dollar vs those whose parents just buy them whatever they want. I've been out with those kids and things they will order or ask for when I am entertaining them is sometimes a bit shocking. I have had kids whine when I say, "no, we are doing it this way". I have actually had this discussion with my kids about being conscientious to not take advantage when another parent is hosting. There are definitely kids who do not understand that concept and having observed how the parents are with the kids, I can see it comes directly from the parenting.

You have missed the point. You have NO IDEA how any individual kid is being raised. You are making ASSUMPTIONS. Have you ever seen siblings who have drastically different financial values and outcomes? Of course you have! Do you really believe they were raised differently from one another?

Re-read your bolded statement. It’s actually possible to buy your kids whatever you want AND raise them to know the value of money, and more importantly, how to be polite and well-mannered. No need to skimp on the guac.

Actually, I have first hand knowledge of how these kids are being raised because I’ve gone out with them with their parents multiple times. Have even vacationed with them. And have seen it over and over again. So in my personal experience, it’s a direct result of the parents never saying no. YMMV.

As far as siblings go, I’ve only seen this behavior with only children. Not to say all only children are like this but the kids who I am talking about are.

Welp, you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with, they say. Maybe time to look in the mirror if these are the types of people you choose to spend your time with…

If the worst thing that I can say about the people who I hang out with is that they spoil their children more than I do, I'm just fine with who I see in the mirror.

So you agree it’s not a real problem. Just judging your “friends” because you’re bored, I guess!

This entire thread is made up of non-real problems. Are you always this annoying?

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a contractor and I always let my workers pick the options…I pay and don’t make as much as you

Your employees aren't spoiled kids.

But wonder if they'd prefer cash bonus instead

A kid saying yes when asked if they want a vegetable with their lunch, or asking for a smaller portion is not a spoiled kid.

Guac is not an extra vegetable. Sure it has veggies in it, but you’re making it sound like Oliver Twist is at home asking for spinach and mom says no. It’s an over priced dip when out to eat. It may have great health benefits, but kids can eat the 5 avocados I got from Lidl this morning for the same pricr.

So why are you taking them out to eat at all! Why didn’t you buy some chicken, rice, beans, and tortillas at Lidl this morning? You made an entire trip just for avocados? Seems like a waste of money AND time…

Where was this said? Stop making facts up to fit your narrative?

She said she didn’t want to buy the guac because she just bought avocados at Lidl that morning. PP was pointing out that this argument can be used against ever going out to eat at all. She just went grocery shopping apparently- so why are they out to eat?

Please stop the ridiculousness. People were stupidly saying “I am not going to deny my kids vegetables!” That’s like saying:

“ I’m going to get gas when I need it!”

“I’m going to buy a water bottle whenever I want it!”

Get gas but get it cheaper with about 3 seconds of effort. Fill a reusable water bottle at home.

And kids with parents who don’t frivolously spend still get avocados! Maybe not a scoopful once every 3 weeks for $3, but 5 days/week for the same price.

What? Who doesn’t get gas when they need it? Are you stupid?

Nice…

It was related to someone above, who said that when they need gas, they go to whatever gas station without looking at what gas stations in the same area are significantly cheaper. Within a .2 mile radius, the price can vary by .75/gallon. It’s dumb to not check prices.

How many gas stations do you have in a .2 mile radius?! Sorry, we don’t all live by the airport.

My Waze app shows a station that is $2.79 and another one that is $3.80, within 1.2 miles. I assume you drive your vehicle and pass places with gas stations away from your rural home…

It is this obstinate refusal to see how this one simple change can save you money, which waters down everything you say.

You already had to increase your ridiculous estimate by 600% when called out, ma’am. I fill up my 15 gallon gas tank once every two to three weeks. I’m not driving 2 miles out of my way (roundtrip) to save $30 a month. It’s not that big a deal.

I bet if you look while you're out, you don't even need to drive out of your way at all. But this is the mindset that was discussed earlier in this thread. Either these things are important to you or they aren't. To me, it's ridiculous that someone won't drive 2 miles out of their way (worst case scenerio) round trip every 2-3 weeks to save $30/month. You don't think it is a big deal.

Right. And it’s not important to me. Which is what I said before you numbskulls started arguing for some weirdo reason.

At a certain income, $30 a month is in the noise. Tell me about your home size and location, what kind of car you drive, how long your commute is, your budget for your kids’ college, etc. before you want to discuss wasteful mindsets

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a contractor and I always let my workers pick the options…I pay and don’t make as much as you

Your employees aren't spoiled kids.

But wonder if they'd prefer cash bonus instead

A kid saying yes when asked if they want a vegetable with their lunch, or asking for a smaller portion is not a spoiled kid.

Guac is not an extra vegetable. Sure it has veggies in it, but you’re making it sound like Oliver Twist is at home asking for spinach and mom says no. It’s an over priced dip when out to eat. It may have great health benefits, but kids can eat the 5 avocados I got from Lidl this morning for the same pricr.

So why are you taking them out to eat at all! Why didn’t you buy some chicken, rice, beans, and tortillas at Lidl this morning? You made an entire trip just for avocados? Seems like a waste of money AND time…

Where was this said? Stop making facts up to fit your narrative?

She said she didn’t want to buy the guac because she just bought avocados at Lidl that morning. PP was pointing out that this argument can be used against ever going out to eat at all. She just went grocery shopping apparently- so why are they out to eat?

Please stop the ridiculousness. People were stupidly saying “I am not going to deny my kids vegetables!” That’s like saying:

“ I’m going to get gas when I need it!”

“I’m going to buy a water bottle whenever I want it!”

Get gas but get it cheaper with about 3 seconds of effort. Fill a reusable water bottle at home.

And kids with parents who don’t frivolously spend still get avocados! Maybe not a scoopful once every 3 weeks for $3, but 5 days/week for the same price.

What? Who doesn’t get gas when they need it? Are you stupid?

Nice…

It was related to someone above, who said that when they need gas, they go to whatever gas station without looking at what gas stations in the same area are significantly cheaper. Within a .2 mile radius, the price can vary by .75/gallon. It’s dumb to not check prices.

How many gas stations do you have in a .2 mile radius?! Sorry, we don’t all live by the airport.

My Waze app shows a station that is $2.79 and another one that is $3.80, within 1.2 miles. I assume you drive your vehicle and pass places with gas stations away from your rural home…

It is this obstinate refusal to see how this one simple change can save you money, which waters down everything you say.

Are you shilling for this app or something? What does this have to do with liking guacamole?

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a contractor and I always let my workers pick the options…I pay and don’t make as much as you

Your employees aren't spoiled kids.

But wonder if they'd prefer cash bonus instead

A kid saying yes when asked if they want a vegetable with their lunch, or asking for a smaller portion is not a spoiled kid.

Guac is not an extra vegetable. Sure it has veggies in it, but you’re making it sound like Oliver Twist is at home asking for spinach and mom says no. It’s an over priced dip when out to eat. It may have great health benefits, but kids can eat the 5 avocados I got from Lidl this morning for the same pricr.

So why are you taking them out to eat at all! Why didn’t you buy some chicken, rice, beans, and tortillas at Lidl this morning? You made an entire trip just for avocados? Seems like a waste of money AND time…

Where was this said? Stop making facts up to fit your narrative?

She said she didn’t want to buy the guac because she just bought avocados at Lidl that morning. PP was pointing out that this argument can be used against ever going out to eat at all. She just went grocery shopping apparently- so why are they out to eat?

Please stop the ridiculousness. People were stupidly saying “I am not going to deny my kids vegetables!” That’s like saying:

“ I’m going to get gas when I need it!”

“I’m going to buy a water bottle whenever I want it!”

Get gas but get it cheaper with about 3 seconds of effort. Fill a reusable water bottle at home.

And kids with parents who don’t frivolously spend still get avocados! Maybe not a scoopful once every 3 weeks for $3, but 5 days/week for the same price.

What? Who doesn’t get gas when they need it? Are you stupid?

Nice…

It was related to someone above, who said that when they need gas, they go to whatever gas station without looking at what gas stations in the same area are significantly cheaper. Within a .2 mile radius, the price can vary by .75/gallon. It’s dumb to not check prices.

How many gas stations do you have in a .2 mile radius?! Sorry, we don’t all live by the airport.

My Waze app shows a station that is $2.79 and another one that is $3.80, within 1.2 miles. I assume you drive your vehicle and pass places with gas stations away from your rural home…

It is this obstinate refusal to see how this one simple change can save you money, which waters down everything you say.

You already had to increase your ridiculous estimate by 600% when called out, ma’am. I fill up my 15 gallon gas tank once every two to three weeks. I’m not driving 2 miles out of my way (roundtrip) to save $30 a month. It’s not that big a deal.

I bet if you look while you're out, you don't even need to drive out of your way at all. But this is the mindset that was discussed earlier in this thread. Either these things are important to you or they aren't. To me, it's ridiculous that someone won't drive 2 miles out of their way (worst case scenerio) round trip every 2-3 weeks to save $30/month. You don't think it is a big deal.

Right. And it’s not important to me. Which is what I said before you numbskulls started arguing for some weirdo reason.

At a certain income, $30 a month is in the noise. Tell me about your home size and location, what kind of car you drive, how long your commute is, your budget for your kids’ college, etc. before you want to discuss wasteful mindsets

Sure:

Commute is zero (retired by mid 40s)

I have many homes (3 are rented out, 2 are vacation properties, and 2 are homes that we spend more than just vacation periods of time in). They vary in size.

We have 7 vehicles, all are similar to Tahoes or Highlanders.

Kids go to colleges that are $100k a year each. No aid provided, obviously. We have about $560k in each 529 but have decided to pay cash for their education and the 529s are saved for future generations.

Jeff can verify that I have posted some of these facts before- all are true.

And he could also verify that I look to save money when possible. My guess is I have more money than almost everyone I know in real life…but I still think you’re dumb for willfully paying more for something like gas, a water bottle, etc unless there are no other options.

Your turn…how much you have in all those categories where you think any amount of money is “in the noise” because you can’t be bothered to drive 4 total minutes for a $30 savings.

I like experiences (travel, shows, excursions, luxury travel, etc.) That’s something I will very happily pay for.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a contractor and I always let my workers pick the options…I pay and don’t make as much as you

Your employees aren't spoiled kids.

But wonder if they'd prefer cash bonus instead

A kid saying yes when asked if they want a vegetable with their lunch, or asking for a smaller portion is not a spoiled kid.

Guac is not an extra vegetable. Sure it has veggies in it, but you’re making it sound like Oliver Twist is at home asking for spinach and mom says no. It’s an over priced dip when out to eat. It may have great health benefits, but kids can eat the 5 avocados I got from Lidl this morning for the same pricr.

So why are you taking them out to eat at all! Why didn’t you buy some chicken, rice, beans, and tortillas at Lidl this morning? You made an entire trip just for avocados? Seems like a waste of money AND time…

Where was this said? Stop making facts up to fit your narrative?

She said she didn’t want to buy the guac because she just bought avocados at Lidl that morning. PP was pointing out that this argument can be used against ever going out to eat at all. She just went grocery shopping apparently- so why are they out to eat?

Please stop the ridiculousness. People were stupidly saying “I am not going to deny my kids vegetables!” That’s like saying:

“ I’m going to get gas when I need it!”

“I’m going to buy a water bottle whenever I want it!”

Get gas but get it cheaper with about 3 seconds of effort. Fill a reusable water bottle at home.

And kids with parents who don’t frivolously spend still get avocados! Maybe not a scoopful once every 3 weeks for $3, but 5 days/week for the same price.

What? Who doesn’t get gas when they need it? Are you stupid?

Nice…

It was related to someone above, who said that when they need gas, they go to whatever gas station without looking at what gas stations in the same area are significantly cheaper. Within a .2 mile radius, the price can vary by .75/gallon. It’s dumb to not check prices.

How many gas stations do you have in a .2 mile radius?! Sorry, we don’t all live by the airport.

My Waze app shows a station that is $2.79 and another one that is $3.80, within 1.2 miles. I assume you drive your vehicle and pass places with gas stations away from your rural home…

It is this obstinate refusal to see how this one simple change can save you money, which waters down everything you say.

You already had to increase your ridiculous estimate by 600% when called out, ma’am. I fill up my 15 gallon gas tank once every two to three weeks. I’m not driving 2 miles out of my way (roundtrip) to save $30 a month. It’s not that big a deal.

I bet if you look while you're out, you don't even need to drive out of your way at all. But this is the mindset that was discussed earlier in this thread. Either these things are important to you or they aren't. To me, it's ridiculous that someone won't drive 2 miles out of their way (worst case scenerio) round trip every 2-3 weeks to save $30/month. You don't think it is a big deal.

Right. And it’s not important to me. Which is what I said before you numbskulls started arguing for some weirdo reason.

At a certain income, $30 a month is in the noise. Tell me about your home size and location, what kind of car you drive, how long your commute is, your budget for your kids’ college, etc. before you want to discuss wasteful mindsets

Sure:

Commute is zero (retired by mid 40s)

I have many homes (3 are rented out, 2 are vacation properties, and 2 are homes that we spend more than just vacation periods of time in). They vary in size.

We have 7 vehicles, all are similar to Tahoes or Highlanders.

Kids go to colleges that are $100k a year each. No aid provided, obviously. We have about $560k in each 529 but have decided to pay cash for their education and the 529s are saved for future generations.

Jeff can verify that I have posted some of these facts before- all are true.

And he could also verify that I look to save money when possible. My guess is I have more money than almost everyone I know in real life…but I still think you’re dumb for willfully paying more for something like gas, a water bottle, etc unless there are no other options.

Your turn…how much you have in all those categories where you think any amount of money is “in the noise” because you can’t be bothered to drive 4 total minutes for a $30 savings.

I like experiences (travel, shows, excursions, luxury travel, etc.) That’s something I will very happily pay for.

Hahaha!!!! OMG thank you, this is the most hilarious “flex” I’ve ever read!!! Who the f—k needs seven cars and three houses?! How embarrassing.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a contractor and I always let my workers pick the options…I pay and don’t make as much as you

Your employees aren't spoiled kids.

But wonder if they'd prefer cash bonus instead

A kid saying yes when asked if they want a vegetable with their lunch, or asking for a smaller portion is not a spoiled kid.

Guac is not an extra vegetable. Sure it has veggies in it, but you’re making it sound like Oliver Twist is at home asking for spinach and mom says no. It’s an over priced dip when out to eat. It may have great health benefits, but kids can eat the 5 avocados I got from Lidl this morning for the same pricr.

So why are you taking them out to eat at all! Why didn’t you buy some chicken, rice, beans, and tortillas at Lidl this morning? You made an entire trip just for avocados? Seems like a waste of money AND time…

Where was this said? Stop making facts up to fit your narrative?

She said she didn’t want to buy the guac because she just bought avocados at Lidl that morning. PP was pointing out that this argument can be used against ever going out to eat at all. She just went grocery shopping apparently- so why are they out to eat?

Please stop the ridiculousness. People were stupidly saying “I am not going to deny my kids vegetables!” That’s like saying:

“ I’m going to get gas when I need it!”

“I’m going to buy a water bottle whenever I want it!”

Get gas but get it cheaper with about 3 seconds of effort. Fill a reusable water bottle at home.

And kids with parents who don’t frivolously spend still get avocados! Maybe not a scoopful once every 3 weeks for $3, but 5 days/week for the same price.

What? Who doesn’t get gas when they need it? Are you stupid?

Nice…

It was related to someone above, who said that when they need gas, they go to whatever gas station without looking at what gas stations in the same area are significantly cheaper. Within a .2 mile radius, the price can vary by .75/gallon. It’s dumb to not check prices.

How many gas stations do you have in a .2 mile radius?! Sorry, we don’t all live by the airport.

My Waze app shows a station that is $2.79 and another one that is $3.80, within 1.2 miles. I assume you drive your vehicle and pass places with gas stations away from your rural home…

It is this obstinate refusal to see how this one simple change can save you money, which waters down everything you say.

You already had to increase your ridiculous estimate by 600% when called out, ma’am. I fill up my 15 gallon gas tank once every two to three weeks. I’m not driving 2 miles out of my way (roundtrip) to save $30 a month. It’s not that big a deal.

I bet if you look while you're out, you don't even need to drive out of your way at all. But this is the mindset that was discussed earlier in this thread. Either these things are important to you or they aren't. To me, it's ridiculous that someone won't drive 2 miles out of their way (worst case scenerio) round trip every 2-3 weeks to save $30/month. You don't think it is a big deal.

Right. And it’s not important to me. Which is what I said before you numbskulls started arguing for some weirdo reason.

At a certain income, $30 a month is in the noise. Tell me about your home size and location, what kind of car you drive, how long your commute is, your budget for your kids’ college, etc. before you want to discuss wasteful mindsets

Sure:

Commute is zero (retired by mid 40s)

I have many homes (3 are rented out, 2 are vacation properties, and 2 are homes that we spend more than just vacation periods of time in). They vary in size.

We have 7 vehicles, all are similar to Tahoes or Highlanders.

Kids go to colleges that are $100k a year each. No aid provided, obviously. We have about $560k in each 529 but have decided to pay cash for their education and the 529s are saved for future generations.

Jeff can verify that I have posted some of these facts before- all are true.

And he could also verify that I look to save money when possible. My guess is I have more money than almost everyone I know in real life…but I still think you’re dumb for willfully paying more for something like gas, a water bottle, etc unless there are no other options.

Your turn…how much you have in all those categories where you think any amount of money is “in the noise” because you can’t be bothered to drive 4 total minutes for a $30 savings.

I like experiences (travel, shows, excursions, luxury travel, etc.) That’s something I will very happily pay for.

Hahaha!!!! OMG thank you, this is the most hilarious “flex” I’ve ever read!!! Who the f—k needs seven cars and three houses?! How embarrassing.

lol…7 cars, but NO GUACAMOLE!!

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a contractor and I always let my workers pick the options…I pay and don’t make as much as you

Your employees aren't spoiled kids.

But wonder if they'd prefer cash bonus instead

A kid saying yes when asked if they want a vegetable with their lunch, or asking for a smaller portion is not a spoiled kid.

Guac is not an extra vegetable. Sure it has veggies in it, but you’re making it sound like Oliver Twist is at home asking for spinach and mom says no. It’s an over priced dip when out to eat. It may have great health benefits, but kids can eat the 5 avocados I got from Lidl this morning for the same pricr.

So why are you taking them out to eat at all! Why didn’t you buy some chicken, rice, beans, and tortillas at Lidl this morning? You made an entire trip just for avocados? Seems like a waste of money AND time…

Where was this said? Stop making facts up to fit your narrative?

She said she didn’t want to buy the guac because she just bought avocados at Lidl that morning. PP was pointing out that this argument can be used against ever going out to eat at all. She just went grocery shopping apparently- so why are they out to eat?

Please stop the ridiculousness. People were stupidly saying “I am not going to deny my kids vegetables!” That’s like saying:

“ I’m going to get gas when I need it!”

“I’m going to buy a water bottle whenever I want it!”

Get gas but get it cheaper with about 3 seconds of effort. Fill a reusable water bottle at home.

And kids with parents who don’t frivolously spend still get avocados! Maybe not a scoopful once every 3 weeks for $3, but 5 days/week for the same price.

What? Who doesn’t get gas when they need it? Are you stupid?

Nice…

It was related to someone above, who said that when they need gas, they go to whatever gas station without looking at what gas stations in the same area are significantly cheaper. Within a .2 mile radius, the price can vary by .75/gallon. It’s dumb to not check prices.

How many gas stations do you have in a .2 mile radius?! Sorry, we don’t all live by the airport.

My Waze app shows a station that is $2.79 and another one that is $3.80, within 1.2 miles. I assume you drive your vehicle and pass places with gas stations away from your rural home…

It is this obstinate refusal to see how this one simple change can save you money, which waters down everything you say.

You already had to increase your ridiculous estimate by 600% when called out, ma’am. I fill up my 15 gallon gas tank once every two to three weeks. I’m not driving 2 miles out of my way (roundtrip) to save $30 a month. It’s not that big a deal.

I bet if you look while you're out, you don't even need to drive out of your way at all. But this is the mindset that was discussed earlier in this thread. Either these things are important to you or they aren't. To me, it's ridiculous that someone won't drive 2 miles out of their way (worst case scenerio) round trip every 2-3 weeks to save $30/month. You don't think it is a big deal.

Right. And it’s not important to me. Which is what I said before you numbskulls started arguing for some weirdo reason.

At a certain income, $30 a month is in the noise. Tell me about your home size and location, what kind of car you drive, how long your commute is, your budget for your kids’ college, etc. before you want to discuss wasteful mindsets

Sure:

Commute is zero (retired by mid 40s)

I have many homes (3 are rented out, 2 are vacation properties, and 2 are homes that we spend more than just vacation periods of time in). They vary in size.

We have 7 vehicles, all are similar to Tahoes or Highlanders.

Kids go to colleges that are $100k a year each. No aid provided, obviously. We have about $560k in each 529 but have decided to pay cash for their education and the 529s are saved for future generations.

Jeff can verify that I have posted some of these facts before- all are true.

And he could also verify that I look to save money when possible. My guess is I have more money than almost everyone I know in real life…but I still think you’re dumb for willfully paying more for something like gas, a water bottle, etc unless there are no other options.

Your turn…how much you have in all those categories where you think any amount of money is “in the noise” because you can’t be bothered to drive 4 total minutes for a $30 savings.

I like experiences (travel, shows, excursions, luxury travel, etc.) That’s something I will very happily pay for.

Hahaha!!!! OMG thank you, this is the most hilarious “flex” I’ve ever read!!! Who the f—k needs seven cars and three houses?! How embarrassing.

Is that your answer to the questions:

home size and location, what kind of car you drive, how long your commute is, your budget for your kids’ college?

- to answer your newest: no one needs those things.