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"On the flip side, don’t borrow money to purchase depreciating assets. Looking at you, new car buyers."

"Yeah. A lot of people don't appreciate the match. It's as close to free money as you can get."

"I poked my head in the front door of a Michelin-rated restaurant one night while on a walk with my wife. It was a six-week wait to get a reservation, but I just asked nicely if they happened to have any tables available. We had a fantastic meal that we still randomly talk about years later."

"On this note, look for designer/well-made brands on eBay, etc. I've found that the more expensive the clothing, the more likely people with money will sell them unworn and take offers on the price. I've got some nice clothing and coats that way, and people do treat you differently when well dressed."

"We did this when my kid was born. For the first several months, the chef came once a week, bought groceries, and just cranked out a bunch of meals.

You're just so sleep-deprived and in survival mode during those really early new-baby days. Saved money compared to DoorDash, saved sanity bc we could finally eat something healthy, saved time, of course.

After a few months, we parted ways with the chef and went back to normal life, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat."

Note: Some responses have been edited for clarity.