Stupid things you've done that have cost money (paying, rent, business)

[Woof Woof Woof!]

I feel really dumb for a few bad decisions I've made in the past that have cost me money. Now I count every penny I spend, and I kick myself for every dumb decision I make. Even yesterday, I spend $7 on a pair of socks at Marshalls that are cotton and fall down to my ankles. I think, "Oh, what a dummy, that was $7 out the window!" Of course, I've made even stupider bad decisions that have cost me a LOT more than $7. When I was young, I threw away money because I did not understand it.

I try so hard these days to be good with money, but I can't keep from thinking of myself as a "dummy."

Help me to stop beating myself up for my past financial mistakes. Have other people made bad decisions? How do you cope?


Thank you,

Woofers

[Huckleberry3911948]

you mean list my stupid moves on CDF
hang out a sign and say kick me
easily available to all, the entire world on a google
ill pass.

[drjones96]

Well hell yeah I've made some dumb financial decisions. Getting married and having kids would be number one. Every bad decision following has been related to it. LMAO

[Shuffler]

I hired an idiot to build my new garage, which ended up behind schedule and over budget. It started out good, then the wheels fell off as I realized the guy was a fraud. Got to the point where I told him to take a hike and found reliable people to help get it done. It cost me a lot...emotionally and financially. But it's done now.

I love my new garage, but wish I could have about $5k back right about now...I am considering taking him to court, but wondering if it's really worth it, knowing that even if I 'win', I may never see a dime.

I will flame him via the BBB website...if anything, hopefully I can help ensure he gets no business from others. I don't wish harm on too many people, but he is at the top of my list.

[SmerkyGrl]

Dating my ex, buying him stuff while he was unemployed, and letting him move in with me without paying rent for 4 months...only to have him cheat on me with a little 18 year old tart (he's 26). Moving in before marriage...never again.

[f_m]

Originally Posted by Woof Woof Woof!

I feel really dumb for a few bad decisions I've made in the past that have cost me money. Now I count every penny I spend, and I kick myself for every dumb decision I make. Even yesterday, I spend $7 on a pair of socks at Marshalls that are cotton and fall down to my ankles. I think, "Oh, what a dummy, that was $7 out the window!" Of course, I've made even stupider bad decisions that have cost me a LOT more than $7. When I was young, I threw away money because I did not understand it.

I try so hard these days to be good with money, but I can't keep from thinking of myself as a "dummy."

Help me to stop beating myself up for my past financial mistakes. Have other people made bad decisions? How do you cope?


Thank you,

Woofers

I try not to worry about it, but then I later try to avoid buying things I don't need. If you can try to return what you bought if you don't want it, assuming there is some kind of return policy. I try to shop at places with good return policies. Also, I buy some things used like of Craigslist and ebay, so if it's something I need or want I can save money that way.

[hindsight2020]

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[GregW]

Smerky - I hope you did not marry the jerk. OTOH Just because a guy moves in some women think they own him.

[Shuffler]

love and money....the neverending saga

[Woof Woof Woof!]

Thank you every one for telling me your painful stories of money badly spent. I don't feel alone. Would love to hear more stories if anyone else feels like sharing.

Woofers