1 year later later
Full Storyfinancialinvestment
"Found cheaper US stock buying options"
Used mgbaba to compare fees on international stock platforms
2/10 regret
2 months later later
Full StoryfinancialCar loan
"Financed a car with approved loan terms"
Received rejected loan notification after making first payment
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storyfinancialdebt
"Made loans to escape abusive scenario"
Stuck in debt loop, unable to pay bills
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryfinancialHousing
"Want to buy a house, lender advised to get a boyfriend"
Lender gave terrible advice, setup for abuse
10/10 regret
5-10 years later
Full StoryfinancialInvesting
"Plan for retirement and emergency fund"
Started saving and investing for the future
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryfinancialCash Back
"Earn cash back with Capital One Shopping"
I earn cash back on purchases through Capital One Shopping, which has been a great resource for me
1/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryfinancialSpending habits
"can't justify spending money even when I can afford it"
Saved 6k but still can't spend money
1/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryfinancialCredit Score
"Maxed credit card during job loss"
Credit card company reported missed payments and charged off, hurting credit score
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryfinancialTax Split
"Split tax refund with ex after separation"
Split tax refund with ex after separation, now regretting it
8/10 regret
4 years later later
Full StoryfinancialCredit Card
"Forgot to pay credit card 4 years ago"
I forgot to pay my credit card, now it's reporting wrong
8/10 regret
1 month later later
Full StoryfinancialScam
"Signed up for GovTech academy without research"
Paid for GovTech academy, now questioning legitimacy
8/10 regret
18 months later
Full StoryfinancialDebt
"Considering bankruptcy due to financial difficulties"
Lost job, maxed out credit cards, became homeless
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryfinancialJob Search
"mom seeks part-time remote work"
looking for options to help with bills
1/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storyfinancialfrugal shopping
"tried discount produce section at grocery store"
tried discount produce, saved money, had good meals
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryfinancialMarket Manipulation
"Traded on Iran strait status"
Lost money on Iran strait trade
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryfinancialRoth IRA
"Contributed to Roth IRA despite potential income limit"
Contributed $600 to Roth IRA in February, now concerned about exceeding income limit
8/10 regret
1 week later later
Full StoryfinancialEmergency Funding
"Need £2k by Monday due to bills and rent"
Chronic illness prevents stable income, rely on freelance writing
8/10 regret
10 years later
Full StoryfinancialRetirement Planning
"Switching 401k contributions to Roth 401k to manage ACA costs"
I'm switching to Roth 401k to avoid subsidy cliff in ACA
6/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryfinancialDebt
"Got into deep debt"
Car got repo’d, I'm in financial ruin
10/10 regret
3 years later later
Full StoryfinancialHomeownership
"Can't afford home or apartment despite savings"
Living with mom and struggling with depression after saving for home
8/10 regret