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0:00 - Intro
0:05 - #1 Movie Theater Food
0:41 - #2 Airport Food
1:15 - #3 Self Storage Units
2:14 - #4 Dealership Car Maintenance Service
3:01 - #5 Collectibles
3:30 - #6 Get Rich Seminars
4:07 - Try Skillshare
5:37 - #7 Timeshare
6:09 - #8 Health Supplements
6:52 - #9 Single-Use Liquid Hand Soap
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7:27 - #10 Extravagant Wedding
8:14 - #11 Individual Greeting Cards
8:46 - #12 Luxury Brand Cars
9:36 - #13 Brand Name Clothing & Accessories
10:10 - #14 Luxury Hotels
10:49 - #15 Hotel Mini Bar
11:13 - #16 First Class Airline Tickets
11:47 - #17 Inflight Wi-Fi
12:10 - #18 High-End Gym Membership
12:47 - #19 Actively Managed Mutual Funds
13:00 - #20 Whole Life Insurance
13:31 - #21 For-Profit Colleges
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[@TaeKimFinancialTortoise]

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[@kvgolfa]

What clothing brands do you buy?

[@juliebelanger2026]

Where is the list of over priced products ?

[@evalangley3985]

Health supplement are literally NOT GOOD for your health at all. Either they don`t do anything or they literally poison you. Many people lost their livers due to supplements. It was all over the news lately.

[@dalladymon]

That was a long commercial. Hope you were well compensated.

[@tylerdred]

No offense, skill share is a waste of money. Just get a book from the library for free.

[@kazirojanarahaman8131]

Or KZbin till you can’t find what you need

[@chiguy750]

Don’t be too harsh on the guy. A sponsor makes it easier for him to produce content. Did he sell his soul to them? Sure .

[@spinerocker]

I only subscribed to skillshare because it pays content creators well haha

[@kagisot5479]

i do not think it is waste of money, it is definitely worth it. The amount of work those guys put is insane

[@enmodelife]

Not everyone learns that way.

[@nateisright]

I say pay for quality. If you only have to buy something once and get to use it for decades, then you win.

[@x5px]

Exactly. If something is expensive but will save or make you that same amount of money in the future it’s not expensive.

[@johnsmythe8436]

The trick is to find the quality item and price is not always a guide. Also if you pay twice as much, then the item needs to last more than twice as long to be worthwhile - you need to take into account opportunity cost for your money as well.

[@bucklaughlin906]

His point (and it’s mere opinion) is that the extra “quality” of these enumerated items is not worth the extra price. That’s often a matter of personal taste, or how one plans to use the item.

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

When I got married I got a generic cake that I decorated myself and told the baker it was for a "special occasion", because when they hear the word "wedding" the price goes up astronomically. I also did my own flower arrangements, my own wedding invitations, favors and the bridesmaid's dresses came from Ross clothes stores and the best men's Aloha shirts came from Costco. We also kept the guest list to only 80. It turned out beautiful and we actually MADE money on our wedding. We kept getting compliments years after our wedding.

[@AllenManor]

An older woman I know (a bookkeeper, no less) asked for help moving some things out of storage. She had several different units in the facility. I was shocked to learn she paid about $900/month for all the units and that she had had the units for several years. I was even more shocked to see what she was storing -- worthless Walmart-grade furniture and boxes of paperwork dating back to the 1970s. She told me she was going to empty out the units to economize, which I implored her to do. That was in about 2017. It's January 2024 and I recently found out she still has the units. That's about $65,000 paid to store useless junk (not including what she had been paying for years before that). It's astonishing.

[@zhugeliang3905]

Wow, some mothers do have them 😮

[@M_SC]

She should hire a home organizer which also help people with storage units

[@bucklaughlin906]

I assume you understand how very smart people have anxiety issues that impair sound decision making. People who keep things they don’t need are often paralyzed by the fear of tossing out something they’ll end up wanting or needing the day offer they toss it. It’s hard wired in some folks.

[@AllenManor]

I am aware of how that sort of thing affects people, I have known people like that. I was just focusing on the financial waste such a mindset can create.@@bucklaughlin906

[@josephjroy6593]

​@@bucklaughlin906they are called hoarders. It's a result of trauma. Not all hoarders are as bad as the people on the TV shows.

[@corychecketts]

Great points. Most luxury-brand cars are money pits with the exception of a few. I bought my Lexus LS 430 for $6,000 and my Porsche 911 for $14,000 several years back. They've both been fantastic cars and super reliable. Granted, I don't skimp on maintenance but I love these cars. You just gotta be smart, let someone else pay for the depreciation, don't neglect maintenance, and you can get a sweet car for a great price.

[@langhamp8912]

The US is somewhat of an oddball country in the sense that the automobile is the default and main form of transportation. So while it sounds like you got a great deal on your two cars, the reality is that compared to, say, public transportation, walking, or bicycling, the cost of driving is at least several thousand dollars at least per year. And yet, only the poor, the ill, the very old and the very young don't have cars in the US (ie slightly more than half of the US population owns a car). Notably, most employers will dump a resume straight into the trash if they know that candidate doesn't have a car.

[@xavierpolanco]

Once you stop conforming to what society wants you to do and buy the frugal life is the best, you realize almost everything you buy you don't need but just want

[@castanea8]

And once you realize that it’s all just people buying shit they don’t need on credit they can’t afford to impress people who aren’t even paying attention to them you don’t even want it anymore.

[@M_SC]

That doesn’t really help. I tried for 20 years not to want things with this attitude, and I discovered that neutralizing your feelings is the opposite of pursuing life.

[@xavierpolanco]

@@M_SCit’s definitely helped me save a lot of money, so I think it works everyone’s different I guess, all about balance at the end of the day but life is all about choices… at the end of the day do you really have the money to buy that thing or are you just buying it to feel better and get validation ?

[@djryan8944]

My dad would bring my little sister and her friends to the movies years ago. He brought a handful of brown bags. Bought one large (free refill) popcorn and filled each brown bag. Went back for more. Genius.

[@medleysa]

This is what I do. One theatre in town has serve yourself popcorn with free refills. I bring small bowls (10 oz) in my diaper bag and me and my six kids split popcorn. I buy one large so I’m not having to get up and refill every 5 minutes, but it’s worked really well for us.

[@fumanchu9701]

In other words, you’re a thief.

[@alicjasara8571]

@@fumanchu9701 what's the difference between buying one free refill and filling it 3 times and buying 3 free reefills and filling every one just once? They're all the same, but you as a customer payed less with the first option. For big companies it doesn't matter - 1 kilo of corn grain costs like 1-2 dollars at max! And they sell it for what, 8 dollars for one bag? Cost of selling it is at least 16 times bigger... don't cry so much about being a thief because someone used his free refill as they wished :D

[@fumanchu9701]

@@alicjasara8571 because 1 person normally only drinks 1 cup (or maybe two at a push). Yes it’s unlimited because most cinemas know this and price their drinks accordingly knowing that a person won’t drink 69 cups. Doing what you saying affects the cinemas bottom line and then the cost of everything then goes up for everyone else. Going by your logic, you could go to the cinema with 30 friends, and 1 person buys an unlimited fill up cup. The other 29 can bring their own. Have you tried applying this logic to a eat as much as you can food buffet ? 1 person pays then your mates all bring their own plates !!! Come on. I know people do it, but it’s true that the cinemas (or whatever other business) will then push prices up. You know it’s wrong too, otherwise why do people hide their cups when they enter the cinemas?

[@MyFinancialJourney2027]

I'm fairly new to your channel and I enjoy your videos. The timecodes is very helpful. Even when I'm familiar with the list, I still watch the whole video. Similar videos with no timecodes is a waste of my time. Your videos have quality - clear and concise.

[@ADhammer]

I agree with everything except I insist on having my Lexus serviced at the dealership. I also don’t consider Lexus a “luxury” car brand, it’s just a fancy Toyota. I bought mine 7 years old for under $20k before the pandemic. I hope I can drive it to 2040. My father is still driving his 1989 LS400 💪🏻

[@Viewer-ld5rc]

It really depends on the dealership. My local Renault dealership tries to scam you at every turn, charging double or triple the price of other mechanics. They even find faults on my car that don’t exist. For example, my front headlight was “broken”, as the light was a bit lower than usual. They wanted to charge 600€ for a total replacement. An independent mechanic reworked the electronic system and fixed it for 50€.

[@derekdiez5494]

I agree, and it also depends on the dealership. The Honda dealership in my city gives good quality service compared to independent auto shops for a small fraction of the price difference. Example, replacing some oil seals for the engine oil leaks, the dealership charged $20 more than the independent auto shop who took 6days to fixed it compared to the dealership that fixed it for 1½ day.

[@foreignparticle1320]

The best weddings I've been to have either been small in scale, or economical in nature. When you're forking out tonnes of money to plan for everything to be perfect, inevitably something will NOT go right and the veneer of fairytale perfection will be compromised. I've seen it happen so many times. Best focus on the actual important things - the bride, groom, and the people in the room who care about them. Everything else is just decoration. Most enjoyable wedding I attended had a pot-luck afternoon tea reception. Great vibe, low-cost for the couple, and everyone felt part of the wedding. And no one (especially the couple) were exhausted by the time it was all over.

[@MagicLights555]

Business class seats for long haul flights, luxury hotels, and high end gym memberships are all absolutely, definitely worth it. Total game changers.

[@invisibleloveone]

I completely agree the high end gym membership is not a waste. The ability to expand your network with individuals at your level or aspire level is extremely valuable. I had a casual chat with another member for a few minutes after a workout and had 2 interviews lined up at my targeted companies within the week. Also, health is wealth which was mentioned on another over 40 video of his.

[@counterleo]

Maybe but only get them once your investments can pay for them, don't pay for them out of your 9-to-5 income

[@blakew5672]

I always fly with a family member who traveled often enough for business he had points, upgrades, and all the perks of being a frequent flier. In flight WiFi was always included…..I’ve never actually seen it work. At best you’re getting early 2000s dial-up performance. One of the things that did seem worth the cash, particular “clubs” at the airport. The standout was the Delta SkyClub at LaGuardia. Upscale food, alcohol, and accommodations assuming you have time before or between flights to utilize it. They’re not always that nice, but if you can get your workplace to fund it, or have a credit card that includes it as a perk it can be very worthwhile

[@dianahake1544]

Enjoyed watching this, thank you for posting.

[@tracybrown9752]

I love your channel! So very to the point! I literally agree with 99.9% of what you share.

[@EEmusic1]

Your video was so helpful-- THANK YOU! ❤

[@Mikey4808]

Alcohol is up there with top things that are a waste of money. I get so frustrated thinking of my younger self and how much money I wasted getting wasted. I have nothing to show for it. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the occasional beer, but getting slotted every weekend was absolutely pointless.

[@bent5705]

Hey Tae great video. Would love to hear your recommendations on how manage budget and purchasing a house specifically in a high cost of living area such as Southern California.

[@FascinatingFacts562]

Totally agree with the greeting cards, I’ve been doing that for years! I’ve been saving on most of the items you already mentioned, but I do love my timeshare 😊

[@Dorfelsnorf]

"Oh look honey, fascinating sent us the same card for the 8th year in a row!" "yeah just toss it"

[@PenniP]

Tae~ you talk a lot about travel hacking. I would love to see a video (from you) on travel hacking OR maybe your favorite travel hacking videos.

[@terry_willis]

What is travel hacking? Never heard that one before.

[@Lovelyone1]

It’s basically using credit cards to pay all of your bills. For instance, I got a capital 1 for 75k points if I spend 5k in 3 months. Thats easy because I just pay my bills with it and use the cash to pay the card by the end of the month. It’s best if you have a spouse because after 3 months you can refer your spouse and get an additional 75k for referring and the spouse also gets 75k in points. I’m going to Greece and I can stay in a hotel for 5 nights 180k in points. So that’s free for me. I don’t have a spouse so I got the initial 75k and have used the card for a year so far. That’s how I got the points. But you can see how much quicker it is to get points if you have a partner. The hack comes in also when you apply to other credit cards and do the same thing. Some people end up getting their flights and hotel for free. I work with a couple who does this. They are orthodox and have 7 kids they send to private school. Just by paying the tuition alone with the credit cards gets them thousand of points.

[@mccartyzoe]

Great video, I enjoy all of your videos, and I’m new subscriber. Wishing you well!

[@cisium1184]

The one thing I would disagree with is first-class flights - but not all of them. Specifically, when you are flying to Europe, and first-class is the difference between sleeping and not sleeping. If you can sleep reliably and well in coach on a flight to Europe, then fine. But I can't, so I shell out the money or miles for first-class and get the sleep. Not only does it give you the equivalent of an extra half-day in Europe, it improves your enjoyment of the next three days as well because you're not recovering from that rough night a few days ago. What you're really paying for is time - more time and more pleasurable time - and time is the one resource we can never replace once we've wasted it.

[@curcumin417]

Subjective. If you can afford it, great. But for many of us, that extra $2.5K to Europe could go a long way in making the experience more enjoyable, especially if the flight is not a whole day affair.

[@lioneldemun6033]

Why don't you settle for business class ?

[@etvow]

Why don't you just go to a near by resort and sleep instead?

[@unknighted2003]

Agree. When you’re flying 13 hours for a one week trip being able to sleep on the plane is worth the money. Not 10x but likely 4x which is what business would cost . Business class also has perks like lounge access and expedited screening in some places so you won’t need to pay for that expensive and terrible airport food 😊

[@debuthunter5389]

Lol there is no way I'm going to pay like $4000 just for one better night of sleep. You say it's about making the most of your time... But how many days of extra work do you need to do to pay that difference off? Haha.

[@chellodise]

20 years old love your content. Although I never went to college your financial advice is by favorite class! Investing 500 a month in the s&p 500 till 65 all on autopay, lets see this compound interest babyyy! Keep up the great content:) I actaully fell for most of these never again lol

[@coreykleinman7902]

way more opportunity with crypto investing if you pay attention to the fact that every 4 years there is a Bitcoin halving which sparks the bull runs. No other category comes close

[@EVATUBE1]

After the Lexus dealer charged me $85 to replace the in cabin air filter I stopped taking my car there 😂

[@ConserveMore]

If you showed Zara as an example of a luxury brand, you're REALLY not familiar with clothing brands. 😂

[@etvow]

I don't do Zara. Too high-end for me. I do TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Old Navy, Ross. :)

[@variableresistor]

In fairness, they jacked up their prices dramatically after the pandemic

[@Skyler827]

I am guilty of paying for the self storage. I have a ton of things in there from my last move that I never figured out what I will do with. I will take an inventory of my items, sell what I can, and dispose of the rest.

[@GVA787]

I do everything myself. Haircuts, Vehicle Maintenance, cooking , cleaning, work around the house . Don’t spend for Service if you are a skilled individual. Get the jobs well done and save a ton of cash

[@rosabellavitaalvarez-calde5836]

That only works if you have the skills and equipment to do it yourself properly

[@GVA787]

@@rosabellavitaalvarez-calde5836 I did not know I had the skills until I tried. Other areas I did not and with time got better . You have to want it to get them .

[@johnbombace1827]

Thank you!! This is a great video. Makes me think a lot more. I’m trying to change my ways. 2024 new year.

[@AllenManor]

I have commuted on the same train for the past 25 years. An RV storage lot is adjacent to the tracks and I have gone by thousands of times and there are RVs that have been there the entire time I have been commuting. A few of them have not moved in that entire time. I have literally watched these RVs decay - paint peeling off, tires flattened, probably leaking and full of rainwater and mice. I can't imagine what they have paid out over the years. It's like having a vampire in your financial life.

[@multuminparvo5]

1. Movie theater food 2. Airport food 3. Self storage units 4. Dealership car maintenance services 5. Collectibles 6. Get rich seminars 7. Timeshares 8. Fast acting health supplements 9. Single use liquid hand soap 10. Extravagant weddings 11. Individual greeting cards 12. Luxury brand cars 13. Brand name clothing and accessories 14. Luxury hotels 15. Hotel mini bar 16. First class airline ticket 17. Inflight WiFi 18. High end gym membership 19. Actively managed mutual funds 20. Whole life insurance

[@multuminparvo5]

21. For profit colleges

[@thinkaboutit.2997]

Great points.

[@jaysterling26]

Movie theatres/ cinemas worldwide make money via food & drink ( like restaurants with alcohol) more than the ticket price. I have an unlimited ticket so more than 2 films per month & I'm in credit ( I can get a discount on the food & drink) but I thank all the others that need to drink ( the food - why?) when they watch a film Zara isn'ta luxury brand ( for many ) but fast fashion can be expensive ( so lucky I'm a chap). P.S. thank you for using , 'thus' - so underused like 'twice' or ' thrice' ( er,..I got a thing for 'th' words ..).😮

[@OnCashFlow]

Just because a college is for profit doesn't necessarily mean it is overpriced. It's likely that it has a higher price because it doesn't get direct subsidies from federal, state, and local tax revenue. College overall is very expensive and overpriced if you are not entering a field with high-paying potential.

[@brandname6]

Good advice

[@Seoulsearch616]

Beautiful family! ❤️

[@medleysa]

Another one - phone plans. You can likely save a TON of money by using an MVNO plan like Red Pocket or Straight Talk. If you’re worried about deprioritization, I would go T Mobile. Also stop upgrading your phones, especially through your wireless provider, every time you can get an upgrade. Buy a refurbished flagship from 2 years ago. It’ll be less than 50% the cost and will still feel as fast and have most of the features of the newest phones. I’d avoid midrange phones as they are often more expensive than a 2 year old flagship and lack a LOT of the features of the older phone.

[@TM_Stone]

I have a paid off luxury Nissan Sentra. I'm the envy of my neighborhood.

[@debuthunter5389]

Lol I literally don't spend on a single one of these, except in the past I have rented a tiny storage unit for about $35 per month to house my hunting gear and winter tires since I was living in either small apartments without storage, or sharehouses where I don't want my rifles accessible.

[@mistermastermind528]

I'm curious. How was that though? From where I am, we don't have rented storage units and I kinda wondered how that affected people storage-wise and financial-wise.

[@juantaverasiv741]

Great video!!! However I'll say that a self unit can be absolutely worth it and in fact a way to save money (assuming you can't get rid of some things). I live in California so the rent is very high. It's actually cheaper to get a self storage unit and live in a studio apartment than to get a bigger apartment with no storage unit. And, if you want to have some side hustle like selling products online and you live in a HCOL area, the storage can make you money by giving you a place to store your inventory without increasing your home's rent.

[@terry_willis]

You can reduce costs even more by living in your storage unit. 😄

[@chellodise]

Thats a hack!

[@DmitriyKl]

Absolutely. I once got a small storage “closet” for less than $100/mo in NYC. There is NO WAY I would have gotten this much extra room if I paid $100 more in rent!

[@saeedhossain6099]

2:42 dealership is not a guarantee of oem, theres been a lot of counterfeit parts making their way through dealer networks also.

[@haute03]

True.

[@SolidSnake2025]

about collectibles, do it as you please, just dont justify it as an investment, do it as it is supposed to be a hobby, something that you really like and have time, money in space, I have mi collection of minifigures in check, I dont plan to sell any, I will give it to my kids eventually, but remember, those books in the background are a collection, just make sure to do it because you fell right about the items, not because a trend.

[@redmustangredmustang]

There's those luxury bus trips that you see in Japan, South Korea, etc that cost around $150 that take all night. If you are a tourist and are splurging then that's something you would enjoy.

[@jackb348]

Movie theater food and event (sports, concerts) has always been expensive. We were sneaking food into theaters decades ago.

[@JanChodura68]

with cards: you can use just blanket paper and write address and specific greetings as well. The best one was greeting on the coaster from pub:)

[@fuckyzeit]

I would consider a $200 hotel room luxury ha ha

[@brockman562]

Equinox you're only paying for the 'cleaning' fee. but the workouts and equipment are the EXACT same thing as a 24hr fitness, or LA Fitness. plus, in a 24hr/la fitness they have full court runs in the bigger cities that last till 12am or 1:30am, you'll never get competitive hooping that lasts long hours at Equinox or hi end gyms...EVER.. and what's funny is that I ran into a trainer while running errands and he asked me 'are you at Equinox'? I replied, 'No, it's too expensive'. he told me, 'good. it is overpriced and you get the same workouts/equipment at a chain gym.'

[@counterleo]

I sent granny a generic greeting card instead of a Christmas one and she took me off her will, worst financial advice ever, 0/10! /s

[@dirtyred-ch7mk]

Hey man. You've got some incorrect information about a mega backdoor roth in your previous video. I really think you should fix that.

[@makemyday44mag97]

Great list. I completely agree. Movie theaters in general are becoming outdated. I can no longer justify going to a theater when all the movies come out for rent online so quickly.

[@lioneldemun6033]

" for rent "? Plenty of free quality movies on YT !

[@haute03]

I love going to the movie theater but it has truly gotten insanely expensive. The concession stand has always been a ripoff because the theater makes its money there, but the actual ticket prices these days are nuts. Still, I like seeing a movie on the big screen with an excellent sound system and a (good) audience. Watching a big action or fantasy movie at home just doesn't compare. :(

[@cuberjawa]

I think it’s strange to lump in timeshares and life insurance with greeting cards and hand soap in the same video. If we’re talking about barriers to building wealth, some of these are vastly more consequential than others. I think it would’ve been better to focus on just the BIG money pits people waste money on (that will actually keep you broke), and have a separate video on how to save money on some smaller everyday purchases

[@JoshN614]

I guess it does highlight the point though that building wealth is about thinking about both the small and big choices you make. You make those choices that cost an extra $1 or $2 dozens of times per week whenever you buy lunch, get groceries, etc - can easily add up to thousands of dollars a year which is about as much as you save with picking a less nice hotel on vacation once a year

[@chingizalmatov8426]

I think it's better to have them in the video because different people with different pockets are going to watch it. It's not about the amount of money that you save. It's more about building mindset. With this mindset, you will think of products in terms of value efficiency or return on investments, and you can apply this approach to all amounts of money.

[@albertogonzalez1746]

Used to have a bimmer and then got an accord 2.0 sport. The accord is so much easier on the wallet and I’m not visiting the mechanic every month. Now I get to travel more often. Luxury cars are such a waste of money.

[@cccycling5835]

I work in the auto industry. I assure you that OEM parts are overrated and most dealer shops these days will also use better aftermarket parts. Non-OEM doesn’t only mean Autozone parts. Often times the aftermarket parts are better than the original, much of which isn’t even made in Germany or Japan anymore. Sometimes there is even no choice but to use aftermarket as OEM parts don’t last for ever as they run out of inventory. Sometimes there is no choice other than the OEM (like a seat belt or an engine computer, etc). But yes, there is zero reason other than inspections (the dealer will check EVERYTHING on your car because it’s in their best interest to) and recalls. Most vehicles don’t ever need to see a dealership because we can buy the exact same parts and install for much less labor overhead. Edit: You recommended Costco to get tires 🎉 instant like 👍

[@Chew5219]

A hot dog and drink is still $1.50 at Costco

[@flipperbooch2194]

And the ceo has said he will never change it no matter if he’s taking a loss

[@obsoleteprofessor2034]

But you can't sit down any more

[@gryphemn45]

Hi! I recall you telling us about how you successfully travel hack now with your family. Could you do a video on travel hacking tips and tricks?

[@evalangley3985]

Well, the thing Tae is that some Collectibles are going up in value. You are right, not all of them, but some of them. My video game collection literally grow 6-7 times it`s value. I am to the point asking me if I should sell it because my insurance company is not able to provide coverage for it.

[@bucklaughlin906]

My own view is that one should not accumulate things that are made to be collected. That’s the stuff that crashes. The video games you mentioned were made to be used and were obsoleted by the next game system, and now people are nostalgic and want what they once threw away. That’s what made 1950s baseball cards so valuable in the 1980s.

[@riverbilly64]

I would add purchasing alcohol at restaurants to this list, unless it’s a really special occasion. Mark up is usually insane. Look for 1/2 price Happy Hours. Those are usually worth it.

[@larryheim917]

Or buy up a good assortment of liquor, wine & liqueurs you can enjoy at home.

[@haute03]

Or stay sober. :P

[@ruthlessreid9172]

I have a friend who's got worthless crap in storage unit. He's had stuff there for decades.

[@ABeautifulHorizonTV]

I just paid $20 in an airport for pistacios, protein chocolate milk, and a crackers/cheese/salami snack. Ridiculous!! 😂🤦🏽‍♀️ I wish I had brought food in. Seems like they let you bring food in now, where it used to be off limits? 🤔

[@MTkr19]

"Travelling is never a pleasant experience" well you do you buddy hahaha I love it

[@mistermastermind528]

I'm pretty sure he just meant the time you spend preparing and then having to wait in the airport, the whole logistics of that. That's never fun. But the experience of travelling to a place you want to go is great.

[@MTkr19]

@@mistermastermind528 I guess we can have different opinions on this? I have fun with the logistics and being in the airport.

[@mistermastermind528]

@@MTkr19 If that's the case, then I really envy you. Haha.

[@Leroy510]

The idea of overpriced brand names extends beyond just clothes. Buying generic brand groceries, medications, and disposables saves a ton of money.

[@Bicloptic]

I remember thinking my limited editions alternate cover issue 0 comics were going to be worth something. Now their just crowding my storage unit :P Now my storage unit is filled with

[@terry_willis]

Same here. I thought I was going to retire off my box of Mad Magazines. Glad I didn't give up my day job. :)

[@edhickman7028]

Airport food: if I'm traveling with work and expensing food, I eat every connection and never get on a plane hungry. Being hungry and stuck in a plane for a long flight is no fun. I bring snacks and sandwiches if traveling on my own

[@jwthompson9571]

You can eat that hotel room snicker bar calling your name…just remember to replace it with the target snicker bar before you check out…😏

[@sweetest.potato]

Smartphone over $300 is waste of money

[@peterl2767]

Nice 😊😊

[@ixsandsxi7938]

I bought a water and a chocolate bar in Doha airport and it was $9 CAD. Craziness. Should have just stayed at the Al Safwa lounge lol.

[@Grassmpl]

If theater prohibits outside food, just sneak it in.

[@teenoso4069]

Niche Fragrances

[@jamespn]

I get a better deal on tires at a dealership and get an alignment at the same time at a discount, my car comes back washed and vacuumed. Costco tires are cheap but you have to make an appointment for a free rotation and balancing and if the store is busy, then you’re stuck waiting.

[@jml9550]

Americas Tire is the best.

[@andreacharles7919]

Agree on For Profit colleges and universities

[@umeshkharade7435]

I am from India and I like yours videos

[@lillianbarker4292]

I worked for a publicly funded community college. We actually saved a group of Navajo students when a private college went out of business. They were able to finish their program with us. Public colleges have to be certified, they have lots of oversight, and teachers are certified. They champion diversity and offer a wide range of services. Since they prepare employees to work in local businesses and industries, please support state funding for them to make tuition lower.

[@earlgreco8636]

That's a good point, if you go to college "you'll have to do your homework"😃

[@tomarnold7284]

Anyone remember the SNL skit on Star Wars Toys? "I have three of each! One to display! One to open! And one just in case!"

[@will-la]

Tae let’s work on those pull ups. Full ROM next time 😅

[@irvinsanta]

Another one is Toll roads. My GPS always defaults to toll road when it will only take 1 min more 😐

[@zhugeliang3905]

You can set the GPS to avoid toll 😊

[@irvinsanta]

@@zhugeliang3905 I'm aware. Sometimes I need it. I need additional settings to where I can filter how many minutes it would save me

[@turboZ3]

good video pointing out a lot of the bs out there !

[@lillianbarker4292]

The most expensive thing in life is a divorce. Take marriage seriously and protect your investment 😂.

[@adambarnett4509]

I'll buy a BMW, and know there is a markup. The performance is 2x as much, but pay x3 times as much. Blessed to have exposable income. I love cars, so each their own.

[@dummgelauft]

Yup. Exposable income is very important

[@jonathangamble]

What about other Permanent Life Insurance like UL?

[@andyh4518]

Movie theater tickets are overpriced. Wait a few months, then catch it on streaming, especially if it's going to be something the entire family will be watching.

[@johnball8758]

What's astonishing is in my city, storage units have popped up everywhere in recent years and now they air condition your worthless junk.

[@blacklily250]

I like that skillshare made the list.

[@zhugeliang3905]

Except for electrical appliances, I buy most things 2nd hand. I don't advertise to people I do that because most are shallow airheads 😅

[@ShellyCap9]

Yes on #4 I get free maintenance at the dealership and they will tell me when I need new filters. I watched on YT for my car how to do that and I do them all myself. I can buy enough filters to change out for the whole year(s) for less than 1 time of them doing it

[@debuthunter5389]

Only take your car into places for serious jobs. Standard filter and fluid replacements etc should be in everyones skillset. It's all so basic you can do most of them in less than 15 mins with a youtube video and a wrench. Most of the parts cost $10-30 tops.

[@larryheim917]

Doing oil changes yourself can be a dirty inconvenient job that takes a toll on your body. Shops have more convenient access & can also alert you of other problems they may observe from their better vantage point. I used to do my own oil changes until I realized a good shop can do a better job.

[@train_xc]

11:17 1st class airline ticket may not be worthy, but business class is absolutely a bargain. I want to sleep in my 10 hours flight , arrive fresh and honour an appointment

[@thatcasualdragon2975]

Me while watching this: (Collectibles) You can have my dragons when you pry them from my cold, dead ha- oh you mean for investment purposes, oh yeah, I'm on board then. Also super entertained that the three luxury car brands you named are all owned by the same parent (Volkswagen)

[@father042]

Wish was a terrible movie lol

[@faithcross8109]

Some of us take vitamins because of health conditions. I myself cannot absorb all the nutrients in the food I eat, and need to take vitamins to supplement my diet and prevent further illness.

[@silverchairsg]

Hi Tae Kim, how do we stop comparing our own progress with others? Some people become millionaires in very short amounts of time (like for example 2-3 years), or become billionaires before they're 30. It's so disheartening to see how slow my progress is in comparison, and I am always very tempted to go much harder on myself and force myself to work harder and achieve as much as them so I can be better than them, but it always backfires.

[@DmitriyKl]

Comparison is a thief of joy. There will always be someone younger than you with less responsibilities and earning more money while living with their parents, thus building wealth faster than, let’s say, a married person with kids and a mortgage. It’s just life. Everyone has a different path and different circumstances - just accept and love yours and compare yourself to your yesterday’s self. Good luck!

[@lillianbarker4292]

Most billionaires come from rich families, but like to believe they are self-made. They had a safe childhood with good experiences like travel and special schools. Their family paid for prep schools that feed into ivy league colleges where they met other influential people and from there they were recruited into high paying companies.

[@spencer2802]

How do you customize your greeting cards?

[@Paleface324]

You just write "Happy Thanksgiving" in it or whatever occasion you are celebrating, then add something like "may you have many more" and sign your name. You can fancy it up with drawings or your photography if you want.

[@kvgolfa]

What clothing brands do you like?

[@sergemesnil4306]

As quite a cheap guy I can only agree and add some more :)

[@JohnSkyLey]

Hi end gyms are worth it in my opinion. Cleaner, weights aren't scattered, machines aren't broken, less crowded, great amenities and it's actually pleasant going to the gym. It's worth it.

[@terry_willis]

I agree. And the girls are usually much better looking.

[@lioneldemun6033]

If you can afford it

[@lioneldemun6033]

​@@terry_willismore bland and generic doesn't mean better looking for me

[@albertogonzalez1746]

The equinox is definitely worth but I go several days a week every week

[@JohnSkyLey]

yes equinox definitely worth it @@albertogonzalez1746

[@alecvesely8431]

Don't forget luxury watches. Is a $40,000 Patek Phillip 100 times more accurate and prettier than a Hamilton?

[@oliverbennett7431]

It just really depends on what you enjoy or value. For example, cars can bring a lot of joy to people who are into them. People can track cars or drive on canyon roads for fun. Generally sports cars are more fun than your Camry to drive.

[@traivon3760]

I get why Luxury hotels, but I think the whole point of getting it is to have all those things you mentioned.

[@micahgreene4573]

I live in a small studio apartment. I need my small storage unit.

[@gahaha8565]

Dealership pricing is not that bad if you bring your own parts/fluids.

[@terry_willis]

Many shops, dealer or not, will not allow customer parts because of liability or warranty issues.

[@gahaha8565]

@@terry_willis Yep, gotta call around, I found that most dealers do allow that while independent shops usually don't, at least around my area. The markup is 3-4x.

[@DekeRadio]

I want to punctuate Tae's point on collectibles, specifically baseball cards. I used to collect feverishly when I was a kid. A good friend and I would buy cards by the box, then take them home and open every pack, looking for the hot rookie cards. I sold my entire collection in the early 90s, prior to joining the military. I never got back into the hobby, and never even followed the market. A couple of years ago, I learned of a baseball card show near me with free admission. Out of curiosity, I attended the show. There was not a soul in that room under the age of 50. Not a dealer, not a customer. What I realized that day was that baseball card collecting is a hobby that isn't going to survive. At best, it can hope to become an incredibly niche hobby. I often heard the word "investment" used when I was still in the hobby, although in my teens I didn't have an appreciation for that term. I would love to see a study on long-term collectors, and how their investments have fared over the years.