Money for Men: 10 money lessons from movies
Kevin Brink
Millions of Americans turn to various newspapers, magazines and financial websites for advice on money. Yeah, the articles can provide some good tips for making and saving money, but can be pretty boring as well. Luckily, there is a much better resource out there for guys to get the financial advice they need while being entertained at the same time. Yes, it turns out what our country is truly the best at, producing high quality television shows and movies, can also teach us a little financial sense. Here are some of the best money lessons that have been captured on film.
10 The Marla Singer Strategy (Fight Club)
Allows you to get free food, coffee, and entertainment by simply crashing various support groups. Who needs to have expanded cable if you can spend each night hearing real and fascinating stories about drugs, disease, alcohol, and sex?
9 Road Trip Financing (Road Trip)
With gas prices so high, you might find yourself not being able to gather enough cash for your weekend trip to see your girlfriend. But don’t worry, just stop at your local sperm bank, and with a little flick of the wrist, you’ll have enough money to get there and back.
8 The Jelly of the Month Club Scenario (Christmas Vacation)
This philosophy teaches us to never spend your Christmas bonus before you actually confirm that you will be getting it. Reason being, you never know when it will be abruptly discontinued and replaced with some lame gift.
7 The Shawshank Principle (Shawshank Redemption)
Not only does this principle mandate that one should get busy living or get busy dying, it also decrees that you need to avoid prison at all costs as there is a 20% or greater markup on all items.
6 The Damaged Goods Method (Big Daddy)
When your stock portfolio is down, you might need to save a little money on groceries. As a result, simply create your own dented can discounts and let the savings roll.
5 Scottie Does Know About Exchange Rates (Eurotrip)
Scottie knows that you need to do the proper research to fully understand in which foreign locations your money will go the furthest. Hello Bratislavia!
4 The Non-Pitching Hand Approach (Bull Durham)
You never risk your livelihood in a bar fight. Also included in this approach is the principle of avoiding lollygagging while paying your credit card bills to avoid late fees and interest charges.
3 The Fraggle Rock Maneuver (Fraggle Rock)
There is truly no need to buy expensive fruits and vegetables at your local supermarket. Instead, sneak into your local farm or garden and help your self to some of nature’s candy.
2 The LaForge Strategy (Star Trek, The Next Generation)
Geordi knows that sticking with your glasses makes much better sense than upgrading to expensive contacts or Lasik surgery.
1 Pump it Up (Reality Bites)
You go to your local gas station and pretend to be an attendant. Then, with every cash customer, you take their money, but put the purchase onto your card to receive the rewards associated with it.
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