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Invisible Money Scripts Ruining Your Finances (with real stories)


“You can’t afford it.”

“That’s too expensive.”

“I would never pay that much. What a waste.”

“Don’t get too big for your britches.”

“A man is not a financial plan.”

“Keep a little money set aside, just in case.”

“You might as well stop working since all your income is going to childcare.” (Moms’ wages are often the first to go without truly considering the effects on the woman’s career later on.)

“You need to save your money.” (Young women are often told to save, but rarely taught to invest.)

“You will never have a lot of money.”

“Being in debt is just part of living.”

“You come from a long line of teachers and farmers. Don’t expect to earn much money.”

“We don’t need money to be happy.”

“Be a man.”

“Men should provide for their family.”

“Your job is to be the rock. Men don’t worry about emotions.”

“Why would you stay at home? Dads work.”

“Keep up with other people.”

“Did you hear? John bought a new house. . . .”

“How can they afford to go on a third vacation this year?!”

“You don’t stay in an apartment when you have three kids.”

“Investing is for rich people, not for you.”

“We keep our money in the bank.”

“The stock market is just gambling for the wealthy.”

“I’d rather buy gold or silver. Something I can touch with my own two hands.”

“Things will work themselves out.”

“Stop worrying. Things always turn out fine for us.”

“I’m more of a ‘go with the flow’ kind of person.”

“Why are you so obsessed with money? Can’t you just relax?”

“Rich people are shallow.”

“Must be nice . . .”

“More money, more problems.”

“Of course they can afford to spend $500 on a meal.” (eye roll)





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