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Qaz_ t1_je26yle wrote

it’s also the mentality people have from Eastern Europe

yeah life sucks, you’re poor as fuck, government sucks and is corrupt, but people are going to be helpful - in part because they are banking on you helping them when they’re in need

plus the opportunity to come to America is like winning the lottery since even American minimum wage is rich compared to the pay in Ukraine so there’s a desire to repay the favor somehow

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known-to-blow-fuses t1_je26jr7 wrote

>if you're getting your finances under control you'd want as little auto pay as possible to keep track of your outgoing cash

There are many ways to keep track of expenses that don't require you manually setting up payments for the same 8 things every month.

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Matthew_C1314 t1_je268kv wrote

It's literally just Dave Ramsey, same system different packaging. The problem with money management "Gurus" like these is that they advise you to fully swear off credit and pay in full. That isn't smart if you actually want to buy a house or get a business loan in the future. You need to manage your finances and incorporate healthy credit habits. Dave Ramsey may be a millionaire, but it's because he sells you this advice and products to use with it. He would not have that kind of money from envelope budgeting alone.

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PlasticDreamz t1_je263oz wrote

well they needed help, we helped them so now they’re already repaying it. It should say more about lazy americans that we are glamorizing it than them paying their dues. I would want to do the same if I was in a new country seeking asylum and no longer had my usual life to lead. good on them

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