13 Lies You Believe Until You Examine Your Finances

Budgeting is for the brave.

Lie: You drink a moderate, reasonable amount.

Lie: You drink a moderate, reasonable amount.

Reality: You spend more money on alcohol than on food.

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Lie: You only take cabs when absolutely necessary. Maybe once or twice a month?

Lie: You only take cabs when absolutely necessary. Maybe once or twice a month?

Reality: Turns out all those surprise drinks resulted in surprise rides home.

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Lie: Once the grace period passes it won't even be an issue — of course you'll be able to afford your student loan payments!

Lie: Once the grace period passes it won't even be an issue — of course you'll be able to afford your student loan payments!

Reality: Another deferment, please!

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Lie: But once you start making payments, at least you'll be making a real dent in those loans.

Lie: But once you start making payments, at least you'll be making a real dent in those loans.

Reality: LOLOLOL

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