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Money hot takes
Spicy takes on tipping, rent, saving, spending, splitting the bill and what things really cost.
Buying used is better than buying new for almost everything.
Surprise service fees on restaurant bills should be illegal. Just raise the menu prices.
Renting beats buying a house because of the freedom alone.
Personal finance should replace one year of high school math.
Buying in bulk mostly just makes you waste more.
A gym membership you never use is basically a monthly donation.
Talking about your salary with coworkers should be totally normal.
Sending a payment request to a friend for five dollars is petty.
Paying extra for convenience is almost always worth it.
Parents shouldn't be expected to pay for their adult kids' college.
Splitting the dinner bill evenly is unfair to the person who ordered a salad.
Frugal people aren't smart with money, they're just cheap.
An expensive coffee every day is fine if it makes you happy.
Telling people to skip lattes is useless advice when rent is half their paycheck.
Extended warranties are always a rip-off.
Asking for cash instead of a wedding registry is tacky.
Tipping culture has gotten out of control and should end.
If I'm scanning my own groceries, the store should be lowering prices.
Subscription boxes are the worst way to spend money.