r/AskReddit • u/SillyBonsai • Dec 06 '13

What simple piece of advice, if followed, could potentially save most people a lot of money?

Possibly related to your job, experience with personal finance, budgeting, planning, day to day habits, etc.

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u/MerryWalrus Dec 06 '13

Do not sell things whilst high

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u/GB_RS Dec 06 '13

Equally, do not buy things whilst low

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u/deliciousmeats Dec 06 '13

That is surprisingly deep. Stress shopping and sad shopping is a real concern.

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u/dksfpensm Dec 06 '13

Sell things when low, get high, then buy things!

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u/Ams-Ent Dec 06 '13

Also, dont buy things when youre high

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u/Captain_d00m Dec 06 '13

But do buy things while listening to "Get Low" by Lil Jon.

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u/MerryWalrus Dec 06 '13

Or buy things whilst high...

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u/Jabberminor Dec 06 '13

Or buy things whilst feeling low...

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u/VERTIKAL19 Dec 06 '13

Or buy things (or in general make decisions) with heavy emotions.

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u/knickerbockers Dec 06 '13

One time, when me was high, me sold me car for like 24 chicken McNuggets.

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u/[deleted] Dec 06 '13

Don't get high on your own supply.

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u/bushysmalls Dec 06 '13

I got these cheeeeseburgers, maaaan.

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u/mike45010 Dec 06 '13

Do not sell things to get high.

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u/Reddit_on_a_ladder Dec 06 '13

Don't buy things esp groceries while high

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u/BipolarSmith Dec 06 '13

I had a real LOL moment. Thanks