Comments on: At What Age Does Being Broke Stop Being Cute?

By: Hickson Smythe

Hickson Smythe — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:20:07 +0000

It is quite clear that not ever is it “cute” to have sparse monetary resources, my friend. What is being said with such a statement is that it is acceptable for a working person to be in receipt of such paltry reserves that they are severely limited in existence opportunities!

It is the duty of a healthful (as opposed to a sickly) society to provide those means which will offer a stable existence. It is commonly called “universal basic income”. Any society which fails in this, breaks its ABSOLUTE moral duty to its personage, and therefore can not be thought of as healthful.

Ex scientia victoria!

By: Jules

Jules — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 17:42:03 +0000

LOL. Great question! I think it stopped being cute for me by my mid 20s. Being clueless about my finances and having nothing to show for the 40 hours of work I was putting in per week was NOT a good look.

By: Savvy History

Savvy History — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 20:45:26 +0000

I love this post and your internal flexibility about the answer. I appreciate how you included a survey at the end for us all to all weigh in on. I agree with the result in the fact that when I was in my early 20s as a musician, people around me would talk about being down to their last $5 or something like it was…..cute! Or something! I don’t know what they wanted my response to be. Anyhow, when we all hit our later 20s, it didn’t sound good anymore for those who were chatting like that. Their laughter at the issue seemed forced. I could tell they were genuinely nervous and it was impacting their confidence.

By: Joe @ Retire by 40

Joe @ Retire by 40 — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:41:23 +0000

I think being broke stops being cute at 22. At that point, you should be making some income and be responsible with money.
Unless you’re pursuing art, acting, singing, or some other career that doesn’t make money, then it’s okay being broke until your early 30s. It depends on your chosen field.
Am I too harsh? Being broke sucks.

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PF Blog Round Up: Weekend Spending Edition - Genymoney.ca — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 06:11:59 +0000

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By: Lily

Lily — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 19:23:14 +0000

In reply to Pamela. That's so thoughtful Pamela. Our culture totally does dominate this question!

By: Lily

Lily — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 19:20:27 +0000

In reply to GYM. Oh man..I was editing old posts because of the traffic surge on the blog and missed a bunch of comments. I totally disagree, I have no idea what I'm doing haha.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 14:18:52 +0000

When I was a teen, the goal was to be self-sufficient by 18. My children all lived with us until their middle 20’s. We covered their health care until they married or were able to get it at work. My question is, “If you live at home until you are 30, will your children ever move out?” It’s just something to think about. One hundred years ago, it was not uncommon for three generations to live together. The aging parents lived with their children until they died. Grandparents helped with the care of small children and grown children helped with the care of aging grandparents. They each had their own private spaces, but they were connected.