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“carry my bags, and be careful with the small one it’s fragile”
The agents looks at her and says “ma’am that your captain”
She says “I don’t care, I could buy him in a minute, I told him to carry my bags”
I walked down the bridge, over my shoulder I said she’d better hurry up, the door was closing.
I didn’t see the hissy fit she proceeded to have at the gate, but she was denied boarding and did not make the flight.
Turns out she was the daughter of a billionaire, loves to throw her weight around, loves to tell people who she is, she has pulled that stunt numerous times and was essentially banned from flying our airline.
Honey if daddy’s worth that much, get your own damned plane, I’m not your Sherpa.
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Being financially literate is a good skill to have, especially in these trying times. While you by no means need to go for broke to become one of the world's billionaires, knowing how to build wealth will help you and your family in the long run.
Bored Panda reached out to Chip Lupo for some tips and tricks on growing a nest egg. He's the financial writer and analyst for finance platform WalletHub and has a wealth of experience (so to speak) on the topic.
Focus on living below your means by budgeting and saving consistently, advises Lupo, adding that it also pays to invest early and diversify your investments to take advantage of compound interest.
"Additionally, you should maximize employee-sponsored retirement accounts, manage your debt wisely, and explore possibilities for multiple income streams," he told Bored Panda.
"Invest in yourself through learning and skill-building, while also minimizing your tax burden and protecting your assets with insurance and estate planning. Staying patient, disciplined, and regularly reviewing your financial goals can lead to long-term success."
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Ironically enough, his son (42 year old guy) runs the company now, and did a bunch things I can only imagine pissed his dad off, like $10k raise for every salaried employee and $5/hr for the hourly employees, created a 3 week paternity leave program (Created explicitly for me, when my wife was pregnant,) unlimited pto for salaried employees and increased hourly to 3 weeks, paid the full time salary for a year of a sales rep who had to leave for cancer treatment and ultimately died, and some other things that most boomers would flip their kids.
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We were curious to know whether there's really a way to "get rich quick" - without winning the lottery. And we hate to break it to you, but according to Lupo, not really.
"While the idea of 'get rich quick' is appealing, it’s generally unrealistic and risky," he says. "Most opportunities that promise rapid wealth typically involve high risk, scams, or short-lived trends."
Lupo adds that true wealth-building requires time, consistency, smart decision-making, and long-term strategies. "While there are rare cases of quick wealth, such as winning lotteries, inheritances, or sudden business success, these are outliers, and relying on them can lead to financial instability," he explained. "Building wealth is a gradual process that thrives on discipline and patience."
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She then stormed off and got mad at us for laughing at this. 🤷🏽♂️.
So if you were able to put away $100 a month, what should you do with it for maximum impact? "Consider investing it in a low-cost, diversified index fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the stock market," suggests Lupo, adding that it offers the potential for long-term growth through compound interest. A Roth IRA is also a good option if you qualify, he says, as it provides tax advantages for retirement savings.
The experts adds that ideally, people should aim to invest funds for at least 10-20 years to ride out any market fluctuations and maximize returns. "Consistency is key, and automating contributions can help you stay disciplined. Over time, even small, consistent investments can grow significantly."
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Yeah, I f*****g wish.
We often hear about generational wealth but it's not easy to get to that point from scratch... Or is it? We asked Lupo to provide parents with some tips and tricks to ensure their child has a million dollars by age 21.
"Invest early in a custodial account or 529 plan which focuses on high-growth assets like stocks or index funds," he replied. "By consistently contributing a small amount each month and taking advantage of compound interest with an average annual return of 7 to 8%, it’s possible to reach the $1 million mark by the time your child turns 21."
Lupo says that automating contributions and teaching financial literacy along the way will help ensure steady progress and set your child up for long-term success.
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"I can't believe the highest banknote is just 25 USD, that's nothing, it's so annoying to need so much cash to pay for things"
Saying this in a country where people back then only made like 200 USD a month sounded extremely rude and stupid.
And finally, there's no point making money if you don't know how to keep it. We hear time and again of people losing everything after being super successful at some point in their lives.
"People tend to lose their money after becoming rich because of poor financial decisions, overspending, and excessive lifestyles," reveals Lupo. "People new to wealth may make impulsive investments, fall for scams, or take on excessive debt, leading to financial instability. Some also fail to diversify their assets or protect their principals with proper safeguards, making them vulnerable to market downturns or unexpected events."
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He said 12k is enough to buy a house.
We live in California.
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Her Dad gave her 40k towards her first place. Supposed to be a loan but she never started paying him back then he died so she didn't have to.
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The expert adds that failure to plan for taxes, putting off estate management, and not adapting to changing economic circumstances can quickly erode wealth. And on that note, we leave you to go get the bag. Just don't become out of touch with reality like some of the delusional people featured in this listicle!
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Any time he mentioned it I'd always say something about poor mileage, or 'you might as well have a kia because you can't drive over 70 anyway' to wind him up.