Encourage Spending?

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That's the problem with the world nowadays. Too many people wanting to tell other people what *they* think they should be doing. Let's all mind our own business, and let others live their lives the way they want too.

I agree with this statement. Nobody knows 100% how people get the money to pay for their animals. It's not even your business to ask. What if someone sold drugs pay for his snakes? If you asked what he did, and he told you he didn't work, you would assume he's just broke.. Again, this is nobody's business.

I don't agree with taking out loans or taking out a second mortgage on the house to buy animals, but I keep my trap shut because it's not my life. If people want to take that risk, then hey have fun. I'm gonna be over here, paying cash as I have it.

I'm not sure about official loans lol, but Mike Wilbanks mentioned in his latest video that his buddy took out a big loan and paid 40k for a spider then ended up making twice his money back... I don't think it's a bad thing to take out a loan as long as you spend it wisely, and are sure you can pay it back...

do you think we should still encourage this? If you're like me, you don't feel like its your place to tell them how to use their money they have or don't have. My only worry is if they don't hardly have they money for the snake, they won't have the money for proper care. I totally understand the "I MUST have it NOW" feeling you get...Ive fallen into it, but spending everything you have doesn't leave any for food, bedding etc. I just worry for other people

How do you know they are spending "all they have"? I'm going to be buying another snake soon hopefully, but I don't have all the money in my account this very second. I'm going to borrow money from my mom and just pay her back. I did this with my calico who is now paid off in full, and she split the cost of my enchi lesser (also paid off now). I make decent enough money to pay for my snakes. I'm just too impatient to wait to save up all the money in full. Also, since my mom is the one loaning me the money, she always tells me to take my time.. that there's no rush lol. Still, every paycheck I get, first I put money into my bills account, then if there's extra, that goes straight into the pile that I have to pay my mom back . It's all about responsibility. Take care of what needs to be taken care of FIRST, then worry about getting yourself extra things.... Currently (since I don't have to buy any snakes), I am perfectly level! I'm not in debt, and everything is paid off! Even my car