‘Don’t Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford’

Jordan J. Ballor
by on Thursday, March 5, 2009
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As Dave Ramsey admits, all of the advice he gives is something that you would be able to get from your grandma. It’s a sad commentary on our society that this basic wisdom, that prudential use of money (i.e. thrift) is a virtue, is so alien to us.

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  • Tracy

    Thansk for the show, Yes I agree something as simple “Don’t buy stuff when you don’t have the money” as funny as the video is can it seems old fashion in today’s standards. I just realize the ave price for a food item is $5-10. The same money will buy a book or two.

  • http://www.humaneeconomy.com Matthew Redard

    “Seriously, if you don’t have the money, don’t buy it.”

    Greatness!

  • Ryan Schreiber

    Listening to the SNL skit, I couldn’t help but hear a “pained” element to the audience’s laughter… ;)

    Thrift is awesome and I’m glad for the (temporary?) culture change. Unfortunately, if everyone is learning to be thrifty there’s no one left to stimulate the economy. Hence, deflationary death spiral.

    Dave Ramsey is one of my fav’s. Jordan, your avatar is awesome. Have a good day!

  • Michèle Champagne

    I wonder when they’ll come out with “Bailouts For Banks, Brenda And Her Baby”

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