The $98,000 Mistake That Could Have Been Avoided

from Pulling Threads · host Alex Cleary

A bloke lost $98,000 on a house deposit because he was two days late and then decided to take it to court instead of taking the money back. That story alone tells you everything you need to know about this episode. Alex and Troy get into the dumbest financial decisions blokes make, why you need to move out of home before life moves on without you, and the quiet art of winding up your partner just enough.In this episode:- The $98,000 house deposit story that will make you sick to your stomach- Why buying a two-door car is one of the worst financial decisions a young bloke can make- Credit cards, buy now pay later, and why you cannot be trusted with either before 30- The real cost of not saving while you're still living at home- Why moving out of home is non-negotiable for becoming a functional man- The case for cutting real estate agents out of the process entirely- Triggering your partner: Troy's greatest hits and why it never gets old- A prediction on Karl Stefanovic, his podcast, and a coming split from Channel 9Timestamps:(00:30) Weekend recap: runs, renovations, and the movies(01:19) Troy's fun run gate-crash at Brimbank Park and taking souls(04:12) How race pacing and finishing strong changes how you feel about the result(06:34) The surgery pain perception trick that actually applies to racing(10:10) Worst financial decision one: buying a two-door car(14:20) Worst financial decision two: credit cards and buy now pay later(16:46) Not saving money while living at home(20:22) Europe trip on a personal loan and how the Barefoot Investor saved Alex(24:35) Why not moving out is stunting your growth as a man(28:31) Pokies, gambling, and where the line actually is(33:58) Dog act of the week: hands on the stair stepper(37:45) Life's little pleasures: triggering your partner(42:49) Prediction: Carl Stefanovic leaves Channel 9 for the podcast full time(48:44) Stingy or smart: should real estate agents even exist?(57:33) The business idea that could replace real estate agents entirely(61:24) The bloke who lost $98,000 and made it so much worseFull episode out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Follow the pod on Instagram: @pullingthreads

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