One of my office staff workers and I had this discussion a few months ago - she, like I, grew up ridiculously poor, and essentially read my mind - mostly people who come from a very comfortable upbringing would think this is quaint.

I was shopping 4-plexes I found on the MLS and I came across a ridiculous place in my area (in West Valley, Utah) I need to do some research, but this area had 7 or 8 brick 4 plexes (I didn't stick around too long as I left my 9mm at home).I was thinking about contacting the local mayor to see if there is a way to "force" a sale or "force" changes in property management in areas that are simply unacceptable and in violation of city codes. 

Chris Martin Telling the guy to only invest local is ridiculous.

A typical broker-listed "value play" is priced based on the future NOI which is 30+% above current NOI combined with ridiculously low cap rate. 

@Aleksandrs Vilumsons saving money on internet of things will cause you a ridiculous amount of service calls.

And links straight to the thread, but  On mobile the font is still Ridiculously small.

@Jonathan Safa it is ridiculous to have to wait 16 days to turn on gas.

Just make sure you have your money in order before you start.iMO, the taxing districts that have to support the Norristown School District all have ridiculously high property taxes in comparison to property taxes for other better performing neighboring school districts such as Upper Merion or Methacton or Colonial. 

To me, as someone that grew up ridiculously poor, I completely understand the mindset of spending every dime that comes in; no one who lives that way worries about next week, much less next year.

But to say that 401Ks serve no purpose or are a foolish use of money is kinda ridiculous and is divorced from reality somewhat.