Money is a complex topic since some people preserve it, others spend it sensibly, and some wind up squandering it. This book contains a number of short stories about people who unexpectedly and unexpectedly lost their money.
Story 1:
One of the guys I worked with was in a long-distance relationship with a girl he had not yet met in person. Subsequently, she abruptly informed him that she may travel to meet him in a month. He had not revealed in their prior conversations that he lived in his parents’ basement at the time. He got a new flat in a panic.
Then he went to one of those furniture rental stores and rented everything he would need for a complete apartment, including a TV, dining room set, bedroom suite, couch, and tables. All of the furniture in the flat was rented, which may quickly get costly if you’re not aware. Thus, the girl eventually appeared after all of this. When they arrived at his flat, she advised him to end their relationship.
She didn’t want to do it over text and without at least one in-person encounter. It wouldn’t be fair to him, she believed. The following day, she boarded the plane after spending one night there. It seems that she was only making a lengthy layover in our city before traveling to Europe to tour with some buddies.
While he slept on the rental couch, she slept on the rental bed. He took her to the airport in his rented car the following day. Man, what a waste. I’m not sure how much money he spent on that one breakup date. © Reddit/aussydog
Story 2:
I spent fifty thousand dollars installing a single-lane bowling alley in my basement, fulfilling a childhood desire. In terms of entertaining myself and throwing parties, it seemed like the ideal solution. I discovered, however, that nobody wanted to bowl more than a game or two after the novelty wore off.
I’m now simply reminded of my terrible impulse control by a loud, space-consuming device. Instead of spending that money sitting by myself in my basement throwing gutter balls, I could have taken twenty fantastic trips.
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Story 4:
I squandered money on a muscle-building product that offered a “free trial.” I decided I wanted to get in better shape during my first year of college, but I wasn’t sure where to begin. After clicking on an advertisement that claimed it might help me gain muscle quickly, I received my complimentary bottle in the mail and noticed a number of strange transactions on my credit card. Although there was no payment for the initial bottle, there was a subscription cost.
In order to have my card banned, I called the bank right away, but by then, I had lost over $100, which was beyond my means as a student. I also kept receiving spam calls, so I had to be very clear with the representative that I wanted to unsubscribe. © Hoguera/Reddit
Tale No. 5:
I was conned by an insurance firm when I was just a graduate. When I was tricked into believing I could profit from selling people insurance they didn’t need or desire, I was just thrilled to be hired by anyone.
I spent $350 on a textbook for a certification exam. I was able to pass the test, but within a week I discovered that the company was a fraud, complete with unsolicited calls and a stupid script that would get us in trouble if we ignored it.
worst. Any mistake. © Unknown Reddit author
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Tale 7:
One evening, I was locked out of my vehicle. I dialed the first name that came up in my Google search. I accepted the $60 quotation that was presented to me. My door was only opened by the “locksmith” using a slim jim, and I was billed $130. All I could do was pay and go in sadness. Reddit © El_Clinico_Magnifico
Story 8: I was forced to sell a very valuable camera that I had purchased with my first paycheck (about $900) because I was in dire need. When I was young, a man replied to my email offer by saying he was interested but was traveling for work. I should ship it to somewhere in Africa, he added, and he promised to cover any additional expenses.
I ended up spending $100 for the shipment, in addition to the fact that he never paid me for anything. Though I’ve learned my lesson, the thought still makes me sad. © Reddit / SkyhuntL
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Tale 10:
My partner organized a lavish hotel stay for a romantic weekend. Before checking out, everything seemed ideal. He seemed embarrassed when his card was refused. Grinning, I payed for our stay.
“Be careful, I’ve seen this guy do the same thing with other women,” the receptionist warned, quietly dragging me aside as we were leaving. His card is refused when he arrives, and they wind up footing the bill. You are being defrauded!
So I didn’t believe her. Since our relationship was still young, I had every reason to have entire faith in him. But he began to do the same stunts more frequently over time. He was forcing me to pay for shopping trips and other things, and I realized this. The last straw was when he attempted to embezzle my money by coercing me into making an investment in a dubious enterprise.
He and I broke up. But because that was the start of everything, I can’t get that hotel stay out of my head. I wish I had paid attention to that girl.
