25 "Normal" Money Habits That Keep You POOR 

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My husband used to think I was "cheap", we were definitely opposites with money. He thought putting into a 401k and paying our home off early was unheard of! It took him being laid off to open his eyes to being financially stable. We have never rocked and rolled better as a couple and finances. Our net worth keeps climbing, mortgage is 4 years away from payoff, maxing out Roth IRAs, 20% goes into 401ks and we budget! Our emergency fund can cover well over a year of expenses. We now plan on having our second baby soon. Life feels so good when you tackle it together and don't let the noise of society distract you! They're trying to trick you!! Buy me, you need this.. it's all BS!! Stay the course!

Eating out is a BIG ONE… also same with with making car payments etc.

1. Only having 1 job 2. Saving for the short-term 3. Not being on the same page with your spouse 4. Buying expense that you only use few times 5. Jumping ahead too soon 6. Monthly payment 7. Taking financial advice from the poor people 8. Food delivery 9. Payday loan

I trying to quit with alcolol addiction just because it is expensive here in Finland. For me 20€ every day. Not as big financial burden, but anyway 600€ a month (7k€ a year) is clearly too much, plus health damage.

Now a days I am thinking twice before purchasing anything. Going towards minimalistic living

I worked (very briefly) at a payday loan place. It was depressing. When the boss wasn't there, I would tell people how to work the system to get out of the trap. 🤫

You can tell how poor an area is by the number of cash stores. There are at least 8 in a 3 mile radius in an area near me. Its gross and preditory that they target poorer communities. I screamed at an old friend for years that they were costing her more that they helped.

Hey! Love your videos! I know this is an old video, but I thought I would post this comment anyway. You mention online grocery shopping as one of the things that costs you more money in the long run, but for us, that is not the case. We live a ways away from town, so it cost us probably $20 in fuel to go grocery shopping. My husband owns his own business (no employees) and I help him with that. We also have 4 kids that I homeschool. Time is very precious to us, and I get bad anxiety driving/being around lots of people. We pay $99 a year for a Fresh Pass membership at Safeway. With that membership, we don't pay any delivery fees, we get many perks with the membership such as, 5% off Organics brand, better pricing on TONS of items, points that you can redeem for a certain amount of money off your order or free items, at least $5 off your groceries every month, etc... On top of that, they have better prices than most stores I shop at. When I shop online, I tend to buy only what I need because I don't see things in the store and impulse buy. So... all that to say, we save a LOT of money by grocery shopping online, and it saves time and anxiety. Sorry, that was so long-winded. 😂😂😂 Thank you for all the videos! There is so much good information in them!

fear is my main motivation to save! Fear of being homeless... save for a home. Fear of an emergency ... save for emergencies. I'll feel poor until I have my own home and enough in savings to pay for minimal expenses.

I was very shocked and also jealous when we were showing couples around the house we were selling. They were young couples freshly moving out of their parents houses into, what for us was a 3rd step house. When I left my parents I rented the smallest flat in the world then a 2 bed tiny house and finally bought a 3 bed semi. It seemed mental to have such a big responsibility as your first home. I am glad I took the stepping stones in house size and cost to learn about how I actually live outside of my parents rules and rituals before investing in something so massive and long term.

I feel like the fixation with “millionaires do _____ so you should do it” is really weird. Society cannot be structured that way. Trying to be a millionaire isn’t what we should be shooting for. We should be shooting for having self control, becoming a better person, living within our means, and making smart financial decisions while correcting poor financial decisions. I had the same problem with the 4 hour work week. Society cannot function if everyone tries to do that. We need people who work jobs that can’t be condensed into a 4 hour work week. Most of the jobs needed to keep society functioning cannot be condensed in that way. The focus should instead be on improving your life in a realistic and beneficial way within your unique life circumstances.

Cost per use is a very interesting way to look at things! I haven't heard that before.

Yesterday I ordered food for the first time in 15 days and I felt bad about spending the money, this is a learning process though

With respect, as a homeless man, I wouldn't have any means of shelter without monthly payments. I went from sleeping under a bridge to sleeping in a car, and my earning capacity increased exponentially as a direct result. I may be poor, but this is what works in our day and age.

I have to say, that having groceries delivered, has really been a good thing for me, and many like me, who are older, and not so inclined to be among other shoppers at the store, during the pandemic. It's still an option to either pick up my order at the store for a few dollars, or for a few more, have it delivered. These ideas are great, but apply mostly to younger people getting started. Great tips, though, so keep them coming.

We took early retirement in 2002. We know people in their late 70's who still have to work. Delayed gratification and knowing the difference between needs and wants is very important. We never had big cars or a fancy house. I brought my lunch to work, a lot of people went out every day. Many coworkers bought lottery tickets every day. Yours, Tina, Al's wife

Thank you for talking about gambling. I know relatives that spend all their money on bingo. It's frustrating to see them waste their money like that.

Education I see as an asset or skills because it can be put on a work portfolio, resume, can be used to help other people or solve other problems, and provides a level of happiness being part of the school community and having a consistent routine. Also, independent learning.Same with work out equipment because I am using it to increase my health. Liabilities are things that don't ad much value or temporary satisfaction. I am not guilt free of this but getting better with age.

I don't know if it's good to equate poor people with automatically being bad with money. Some people with low incomes are more frugal and waste less than those with more. I haven't always had lots of money but I've always been wise (not perfect) with what I've had.

Thanks Gabe. Many good tips!

Great video as always

Great video, thank you!

Gabe you’re killing it!

So wise words, thank you!

consistently great videos

I love this channel, your content is so awesome for us trying to figuring things out. I’m so lucky to have found you❤

"Not taking advice from poor people" may not be the best way to frame the start of that section. I much prefer how you conlcuded it with "be cautious who you get your advice from."

Love you, thanks for this, man!

🎉Awesome stuff and you are correct, I am still guilty of this thinking, many times.

Looking forward to the second half

Enjoyed this so much!!!

Absolutely epic. There are a few people I would love to show this to, but they wouldn't ever understand!

Great Video 🙂

Those were some great points. I should have thought of those in the Bad Habits video I made.

9:12 I actually can't even access food delivery where I live. Really searched for it that one time I was sick for almost a month and couldn't leave my house, and got kinda discouraged nobody wants to deliver where I live, and I dont have a car either. But thankfully got help from my mom to buy some food and never actually ran out. Other than that I have never really missed food delivery and maybe its good I cant make it a habit

Thank you

This is the first Chanel that I watch that combines minimalism and home care with things like house hacking

This was pretty fantastic! Lots of great, tangible, and realistic advice here!

have a holiday in your bathtub...it is the least stressful thing.. no packing, no travel... holiday is a mind thing, in that the essence of the excercise is to relax and feel loved and get back the Joy... the last "joy" well it is inside of you.not something you get. you either have it or don't

Thanks Gabe for the insight you bring me for showing how important it is to keep financials in check. Just discovered your channel this week and every video you put out is gold 🙌🏾.

39 here, late to the party....am in a CH13 now too, feeling pretty low. Your videos give me hope and help. Question: When you say invest 5 dollars a week around the 12:08 timestamp - how should I invest my 5 dollars a week - where can I throw that where it will start to make money? I have a Roth IRA I started two years ago and am only putting 10 bucks a week into it, but its something. I want to start investing, where would my 5 bucks a week give me a good start? Thank you!

thank you.

Love the OneWheel storage setup. Would love to see the zoomed out view of it. Been looking for a place to store my OneWheel instead of being on the floor

Hey! I love your channel. Would you make a video about investing for begginers? Let's say I have this 5 extra dollars or more per week, how can I use it wisely?

Such a great video. Your content is incredibly valuable to me. Thanks Gabe.

wow!!!! this blows my mind

Great video, Gabe. recently found your channel and I am loving the content!

keep it up

Hi love your content,just wondering, you always encourage us to invest,do you have a video that goes more into details, maby the platforms you use or the types to look at,or even just general info. Tx

Really great and useful topic. ✨Thanks a bunch for your insightful tips.

They have seven streams of income, they don’t have seven jobs. They have seven different kinds of investment. Very different.

I love your work. Thank you 🙏🏻 for your videos. Love from Portugal 🇵🇹

Your videos is school of learning where l am gaining a lot of experience everyday. Weldone

The timing comment made alot of sense. Just because you are able to do something doesn't mean you have to. Delayed gratification is where it's at. I need to get back to that ever since I bought a home 2 years ago my finances have been a mess. Ugh

I have absolutely ZERO desire to have my own business. It's too much stress, I'd much rather have less money 🤷🏻‍♀️ In Italy I could only donmy job as a free lance, and it's not worth it! No PTO, no maternity leave, nothing. My husband and I are doing pretty good even like this, we have automatic payments towards our investments every month and we live below our means

Heya Gabe. I've just subscribed just so you can get your Tesla ;) . On a serious note, I actually enjoy your content so keep up the grand job. Best regards from England 🇬🇧

For the most part, we don't buy "stuff". We have started saving for a rainy day, and that rainy day has come. Thank goodness for that savings. Yes, I hate spending the money, but it's a relief to know it's there.

Off topic: what grinder do You use?

Where did you get your running sandals from? I need a pair Thank you

Hello from Poland

Delayed gratification is foreign to most people these days. We are looking at possibly having to replace a truck we've had since 2008 due to engine issues. Almost makes me sick to think of getting back into car payments since both of our vehicles have been paid off for years. Unfortunately we can't live with 1 car due to the distance we have to drive for work. We have been working on paying off debt so don't have much saved yet. Praying the truck holds out for another year at least. Debt stinks lol.

Great points young man. Wise beyond your years my friend.☺️👍

Love your vids! So easy to listen to and great advice even for old people like me. Lol.

I always have thought in terms of life energy.

We're currently trying this new thing where we put all our expenses on a credit card + pay it in full monthly and whatever the amount is we put the same amount in our saver which is for house renovations... If we cannot afford to do it then we focus on earning more or spending less...

What do you make your coffee with? Thanks!

This is great Gabe. Love seeing the offspring! So flipping cute!

Taking money advice from poor people was the worst thing i did, if i invested in a common sense index fund i would have been better off, thank you for spreading this knowledge Gabe and just being a down to earth youtuber, these nuggets of knowledge will help me in the future , subscribed

"let me leave my day job at 24"... riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight

Great tips as always! Totally agree.. "Only borrow money/get a loan for a house morage". (maximum for a car as well). That's how my parents brought me up.. . All other stuff you only buy if you have the cash!

There is a big difference between a financial advisor vs an investment broke are very very different. An advisors job us to help manage your money budgeting etc. to help with some of your tips need a true advisor please do not confuse the two. An advisor is there to help vs broker is into make money off the invested capital.

I'm making monthly car payments *to myself* now so I'll be ready when (and if) I have to make them to a bank later!

You keep saying invest ... But how do u know for sure you invest in something legit ?

My partner and I do not and will never share finances. We are on completely different books. He is 32 and still blowing money like crazy. Makes me sad

Also poor believe in 'good debt' and 'bad debt'. No, get out of debt and STAY OUT!! Also, I don't talk to my folks about my money. I want to generate more, they think that's BAD. Either way, I'm going to do it anyway.

It takes us several years to buy big purchases because we want the perfect house/car/whatever that fits our budget. I want the value for my dollar. My husband's truck is 22 years old. My car is 8 years old. Both were 1 year old and highly rated. I paid the car off in 3 years.

For me Monthlu car amortization is a big chunk of my expense. Also food since I love to eat😅

Going after my lottery tickets? Gabe, I don't think you realize how good of a guesser I am.

Calculating the 'cost per use' surely can be eye-opening. I hope you and yours are well, Gabe.

Watch the cheap magazine subscription with the expensive automatic renewal. I call to cancel the renewal. Now I just skip that magazine.

Congrats

I had to pay for food service for one week n order food from outside Cux we had Covid.. I was cringing at the amount I end up paying in one week.. anywhere from 200-300$

I have been a lurker of this channel and I just want to say I don't like the wording of the title of this video. It makes me feel guilty while indirectly saying that Gabe is Rich. It reminds me of those anonymous financial accounts on Instagram. But I understand that he seems a very humble person.

Some good points but I did get a bit distracted by the b-roll not always seeming related to what you were talking about... maybe sometimes it was but it was hard to find the link...

What shirts do you buy?

Every video your putting up. I'm HONESTLY learning and adopting it. Thanks Gabe💙

I came here to learn how to trade after listening to a guy on radio talk about the importance of investing and how he made $460,000 in 4 months from $160k. Somehow this video has helped shed light on some things, but I'm confused, I'm a newbie and I'm open to ideas.

Love your videos!!! Could you make a video about weddings? So many of my co-workers in their 20's are spending their life savings on a big wedding. It blows my mind.

Was that ring new? Have not seen that one before. What about the plaid shirt? Not one of those only from his sponsor shirtl LOL Mess up again. No food delivery??? Guess the delivered meat boxes he said he gets (sponsored) does not count? Todays advice is contradicted in later video.

dedicated to the B roll 🤣

No 1!

Payday loans is legalized slavery.

Another great video, Gabe. Thanks for the content and perspective. I almost never comment but just wanted to post a shot out and say, Thanks and keep it up, also congrats on the expanding family

Could you do a video on house hacking?

45%of companies are offering financial coaching to their employees. 😬

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I had someone that wants to get rich much on my dim I find realized that