Financial Red Flags

Twelve money-related reasons to end things with the person you’re talking to.

Mar 18th, 2024 Anietie Victor

1. Doesn’t save; defends this dangerous lifestyle with expressions like “You only live once” and “Money is meant to be spent.”

Financial ruin isn’t far away.

Financial ruin isn’t far away.

2. Doesn’t run a business but is always selling things; you might be next.

3. Can’t differentiate between nice-to-haves and must-haves; there’s a TV in their bathroom but soap and toilet paper are lacking.

4. Believes in spending to impress; will take a loan to throw a party.

5. Has priorities mixed up; must buy “the latest” things even when the purchases can’t be rationalised.

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A dozen questionable spending decisions per day.

6. Overspends on eating out; thinks cooking anything is a menial job for the less privileged.

7. Can’t stop bragging about things they own; do you want to date an adult or a toddler with toys?

8. Doesn’t care about insurance; lol, you’re in danger.

9. Has overdue loans without a repayment plan; you’ll both be embarrassed by debt collectors eventually.

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Today’s irresponsible borrowing is tomorrow’s embarrassment.

10. Puts all their money in crypto; bullish or just foolish?

11. Doesn’t believe in giving without getting something in return; clearly clueless about the benefits of generosity.

12. Has unexplainable income; okay, you need to end things now.