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Live and burn?

Yes, people in America can lose money in various ways every day. Here are some common examples:
* Scams and fraud: People fall victim to scams, losing money through deceptive schemes, identity theft, or fraudulent activities.
* Poor investments: Investments can go down in value, leading to financial losses in the stock market, real estate, or other ventures.
* Unexpected expenses: Emergencies like medical bills, car repairs, or job loss can create unforeseen costs, depleting savings or leading to debt.
* Bad financial decisions: Overspending, excessive borrowing, or poor budgeting can lead to financial strain and losses.
* Depreciation of assets: Some assets, like cars, lose value over time, resulting in a financial loss if sold later.
It's important to be aware of these potential financial risks and take steps to protect yourself from losses.

Posted - Fri at 4:25 AM

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  • 10719
    Money is fickle.  It slips through our fingers no matter how hard we try to hold on to it.  Many Americans are obsessed with money - whether they have it or not.  People desire to be wealthy as they think it will solve their problems.  Yet, instead of being a "savior", money quickly becomes our master as we strive to get more.  Even so, it is inevitable that the reasons you listed (along with many more) will take money away - from the rich and poor alike.  When we lose money, we become despondent, and fear for the worst (what will I do now?).  This is why Jesus said not to worry about money, but instead to trust God.   
      January 31, 2025 8:04 AM MST
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  • 8224
    People lose a lot of things every day; their hopes and dreams, people they thought cared about them, broken promises, being cast aside like nothing, things that are a lot more important than money. 
      January 31, 2025 12:57 PM MST
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  • 2189
    Because perhaps humans are bias and fickle and sticky picky..like I'm not?

    No one rocks quite like Alice Cooper. But as the shock rock icon, 76, tells PEOPLE exclusively, “You don't have to be drunk to be punk.” Now the kid in 79 said Im going to seen this man 'Alice Cooper as he was largely a great "punk" like Frank Zappa. I even knew a dude that was so into Frank Zappa and said yes he is an asshole! And.. The Doors and Rainbow and Bad Company and Nektar and Black Sabbath but my gentle Irishness exposed upbringing deplores anything mostly punk and that's why so I refuse to go to ACDC or Alice Cooper. I'm like The Eagles, Baker Bruce Moore and Aerosmith too. How about some Rush?

     
    This post was edited by CosmicWunderkind at January 31, 2025 4:42 PM MST
      January 31, 2025 4:21 PM MST
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  • 3076
    LOL...a colorful answer as usual.  Rock n Roll babeeee!!!
      January 31, 2025 4:43 PM MST
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  • 2189
    I know there because, I periodically check Boston post and found items and marvel at the sorry crying of not being totally responsible.
      January 31, 2025 4:36 PM MST
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  • 3076
    Well just be glad it wasn't ugly crying, that's the worst.  lol



    This post was edited by Honey Dew at January 31, 2025 4:55 PM MST
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  • 2189
    Yes but, to lose your passports and IDs and credit cards and money especially to a visiting person is horror. They stated they were told Boston is safe but she is basically said 'My ass!' now. Call the embassy they say! Ppl should be soldiers. You carry your life like sentimental jewelry not fully attached around or hidden. Sad. This post was edited by CosmicWunderkind at January 31, 2025 4:56 PM MST
      January 31, 2025 4:51 PM MST
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  • 3076
    Have your girl carry your important documents in her nether region, there are unders made just for that. 
      January 31, 2025 4:58 PM MST
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  • 2189
    Oh I wish I had a girl sugar I really do but unfortunately I've been shaped by half gay mentalities too much attitudinally. Really. It looks like I got societal opprobrium because looking like my brother who got an Asian pregnant in Vietnam. They know they see me coming from one hundred yards away he did say. Really This post was edited by CosmicWunderkind at January 31, 2025 5:58 PM MST
      January 31, 2025 5:05 PM MST
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  • 3076
    Ok then, whatever covers  whoever's nether regions, lol


    This post was edited by Honey Dew at January 31, 2025 6:00 PM MST
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  • 2189
    I know there because, I periodically check Boston lost and found post and found pictured or worded crucial items like passports and money in every big city and it happens everyday and I marvel at the sorry crying about not being totally responsible. I've been there. 4 times in my life I lost about 250 dollars and made their day. No big loss. Attempted art. This post was edited by CosmicWunderkind at January 31, 2025 4:50 PM MST
      January 31, 2025 4:36 PM MST
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  • 3076
    I like it a lot!!
      January 31, 2025 4:51 PM MST
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  • 2189
    Thank thank you. Google earth and deep think!

    Frank Zappa was 'incapable of saying anything fond about anyone or anything
     
    Dec 27, 2023 — like so many people I've always had a love/hate relationship with him but lately have been coming down on the side of "he was a real asshole".
      January 31, 2025 5:13 PM MST
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  • 3076
    Well, there you have it, I believe you. lol  Those kind of people seem to infiltrate a lot of professions.
      January 31, 2025 5:56 PM MST
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  • 2189
    Yes. Especially the do nothing but kvetch political science ones. Shotgun by the door morality police George Orwell world class proletariat takeover rebel. Dunno. I'm going to image it AI and show you. This post was edited by CosmicWunderkind at January 31, 2025 6:05 PM MST
      January 31, 2025 5:57 PM MST
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  • 2189
    A picture says a thousand words. Remember that. Await!
      January 31, 2025 6:05 PM MST
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  • 3076
    Awaiting!! Side note, my keyboard gives gives out from time to time.  I have a backup I ordered but it's not synced to my computer, waiting for my IT guy to drop by.
      January 31, 2025 6:09 PM MST
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  • 3076
    OOOOOO, exciting!!
      January 31, 2025 6:06 PM MST
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  • 2189
      January 31, 2025 6:08 PM MST
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  • 3076
    Ok, gotcha!!
      January 31, 2025 6:10 PM MST
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  • 2189
    Do nothing but kvetch political science ones. Shotgun by the door morality police George Orwell world class proletariat takeover rebel.
      January 31, 2025 6:13 PM MST
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