Jesse answers listener questions about credit card favoritism, minimum purchase requirements, gratitude, budgeting strategies, and the illusion of money. They discuss the importance of play, managing debt for education expenses, and the impact of credit cards on financial success.
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Using a credit card for education expenses can provide a positive balance and discounted tuition.
Creating an 'overflow category' in the budget can track and manage overspending patterns effectively.
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Using credit cards for education expenses
One listener shares how they use a credit card to pay for their child's education expenses, like tuition and books, and view it as a low-cost way to acquire the theoretical asset of education. This approach allows them to have a positive balance on the credit card while benefiting from the discounted tuition their spouse receives.
Creating a rule three overflow category
A listener asks about having an overflow category in their budget, called 'rule three,' where they allocate $100 every month to cover overspending. Jesse Meek, the host, appreciates the idea and sees it as a good indicator for understanding the depth of their overspending. He suggests it can provide valuable information on tracking and managing overspending patterns while maintaining the flexibility aspect of rule three.