The 14 worst pieces of financial advice I& #39;ve ever heard.

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1: Watching Netflix will make you poor.

Watching Netflix isn& #39;t the issue.

It& #39;s a lack of motivation.

An unmotivated person who cancels Netflix will replace it with another distraction.

You aren’t a lazy bastard if you watch Netflix.

Just keep it in moderation.
2: You can& #39;t get rich working a 9 to 5.

I& #39;m proof-positive that& #39;s a lie.

With proper money management skills, your 9-to-5 CAN MAKE YOU RICH.

It happens all the time.
3: Save 10% and you& #39;ll be set.

On so many levels, this is nonsensical.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Life spans are expanding
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Taxation on the rise
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10% may not cut it.

Fund your 401(k) and Roth IRA.
Build an emergency fund.

Your future will thank you.
4: You only live once.

In other words, "Spend your cash on temporary happiness crap".

How about this: You only live once. Achieve FI and do whatever the fuck you want.

That sounds much better to me.
5: Never use a credit card.

Using a credit card responsibly is one of the best ways to maximize your dollar.

Why?

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Build credit
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Fraud protection
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Acquire airline miles
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Warranties on purchase

Let credit work for you.
6: Renting is throwing your money away.

Homeownership is MUCH more expensive than people realize.

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Maintenance
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Repairs
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Opportunity cost

Renting gives you options that homeownership doesn& #39;t.
7: You gotta hustle 24/7.

This awful advice traps people into a life of burnout.

Your rest and relaxation time is required to hustle.

It& #39;s healthy.

Without rest, there& #39;s no hustle.
8: There is no such thing as good debt.

Untrue.

Smart debts pay off.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Student loans
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Business loans
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Home equity loans
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"All debt is bad" is elementary school thinking.
9: Follow your passion.

That’s terrible advice.

Your passion won’t pay your bills, your strengths will.

Pursue a career that aligns with your strengths.

Maximize your earning potential.
10: Crypto is the future.

Nobody knows that. Not you. Not me.

Never take advice from people who believe they can predict the future.

Ever.
11: College is useless.

College graduates earn more than non-grads.

Them& #39;s the facts.

Exceptions apply but never count on being an exception.

Don& #39;t allow people to talk you out of a smart career foundation.
12: Read 5,000 books a year.

Reading is overrated.
Doing is underrated.

The marketplace does not care how many books you& #39;ve read.

It cares about what you can do.

Stop stacking knowledge and start gaining experience.
13: Your credit score doesn& #39;t matter.

It does. A good credit score means things are cheaper.

What types of things?

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Business loans
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Insurance rates
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▫" title="Weißes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes kleines Quadrat"> Security deposits

And, don& #39;t forget: Employers/landlords can check your credit.
14. Don& #39;t worry about saving, just earn more.

This is a fallacy.

The more you earn, the worse your spending problem gets.

You will NEVER be able to out-earn destructive spending habits.

Ever.
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