10 Money Habits That Will Keep You Poor Forever

Gabriella H.
6 min readNov 11, 2023

“Your net worth to the world is usually determined by what remains after your bad habits are subtracted from your good ones.” — Benjamin Franklin

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Absolutely no one aspires for a life of poverty. I mean, who wouldn’t want to sprinkle some avocado on their toast without doing the math on the extra charge, right?

If you want to change your current financial situation, keep reading. We’re about to uncover if you’re unknowingly guilty of any (or maybe all) of these habits. Spoiler alert: we’ve got the power to turn things around

1. Impulsive buying

Alright, let’s level here. We’ve all had that moment at the mall, stumbling upon something we didn’t know we needed but suddenly couldn’t live without. It’s like a love affair with a shiny new thing, and, I admit, it feels good. But let’s not kid ourselves; it’s a quick fix.

Sure, we’ve all justified an impulse buy with the classic “I deserve it” mantra. No judgment — I’ve been there too. However, when this turns into a habit, especially one that drags you into debt, it’s time to hit the brakes.

Break free from that impulsive buying cycle and pave the way for a more financially savvy future. Trust me; your wallet will thank you.

2. Keeping Up With the

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Gabriella H.

I’m always curious, always looking for something new to learn, using life as a learning canvas.