Personal Finance Sayings

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Personal Finance Sayings
I wonder What Personal Finance Sayings Buffett is thinking of Next.

This is the 1st part of a collection of widely used personal finance sayings, words, phrases, or quotes and my comedic explanation or definition behind the meaning of all of them listed below. I decided to break up the post because together it was going to be over a thousand words. If you have any feedback or childhood stories about the phrases below please leave a comment so we can all laugh. Its Friday so lets have fun and keep the finance talk very light.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush – it means be happy with what you have and avoid risk / greed by trying to double what you already have

Acting like the Joneses – Spending like there’s no tomorrow or living above means or trying to keep up with others spending levels

A Penny Saved is a penny earned – basically to save, but with hints of watch your spending because spending is the root of all evil

A fool and his money are easily parted – means that foolish people spend all the money in their pockets and non-fools don’t spend all their $$

Badassitty – Flexing financial muscles and living ultimate frugality while growing a mustache in Colorado

Ballin like a Millionaire – this means you are spending like you made it or you actually did make it and can afford to ball out

Blogoversary – the anniversary of your blog

Bringing Home the Bacon – you are the one bringing the money in the household

Budgets Are Sexy – Handling your money so efficiently that you’re net worth shoots up so high, you’re almost half a millionaire

Being Buffett – investing in all the stocks Buffett invests in, and reading all his books as well- Mimicking the Guru

Breaking the Bank – you shouldn’t be buying that expensive thing, as it will hinder your finances

Cutting your Losses – when your investment is down, and you decide to sell as to not lose anymore $$

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket – Diversify investments baby, spread risk don’t place your money in 1 thing

Don’t be a Complainypants – Giving Uber obnoxious excuses, while complaining about financial matters

Driving a Hard Bargain – basic negotiating phrase to say it’s too expensive, and the sales guy is not budging on the price

Everyday I’m Hustling – Very Similar to the side hustle, but people like saying it to appear different or gangster

FInCon – Financial blogger Conference, where everybody geeks out learning finance, Networking, and drinking beer

Frugality – Cutting back expenses, while enjoying life in a mature fashion, valuing every dollar, living like a PF blogger
Check Back for part 2 and 3 of the hilarious Personal finance Sayings coming to a theater near you.

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Rich Uncle EL

9 thoughts on “Personal Finance Sayings”

  1. Love the quotes! I read so many because they give me motivation/inspiration to push through when times get tough and to help me keep my eye on the goal. Thanks for sharing these!!
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  2. I can relate to this one, Acting like the Joneses – Spending like there’s no tomorrow or living above means or trying to keep up with others spending levels. I used to be like that before, but now, I can control my spending attitude.
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