“You can’t stand it.”
“This is very expensive.”
“I would never pay that much. What a waste.”
“Don’t be too big for your pants.”
“A man is not a financial plan.”
“Keep a little money aside, just in case.”
“It’s better if you stop working because all your income goes to taking care of the children.” (Mothers’ wages are often the first to go without really considering the impacts on a woman’s career later on.)
“You need to save your money.” (Young women are often told to save, but rarely taught how to invest.)
“You’ll never have too much money.”
“Going into debt is just part of life.”
“You come from a long line of teachers and farmers. Don’t expect to make a lot of money.”
“We don’t need money to be happy.”
“Be a man.”
“Men must provide for their families.”
“Your job is to be the rock. Men don’t worry about emotions.”
“Why are you staying home? Parents are working.”
“Keeping up with others.”
“Did you hear? John bought a new house…”
“How can they afford to go on a third vacation this year?!”
“You can’t stay in an apartment when you have three kids.”
“Investing is for the rich, not you.”
“We keep our money in the bank.”
“The stock market is just a gamble for rich people.”
“I’d rather buy gold or silver. Something I can touch with both hands.”
“Things will work out on their own.”
“Stop worrying. Things always go well for us.”
“I’m more of a go-with-the-flow type.”
“Why are you so obsessed with money? Can’t you just relax?”
“Rich people are superficial.”
“It must be nice.” . “.
“More money, more problems.”
“Of course they can spend $500 on a meal.” (eye roll)