There is a fun TV show in the U.K. called The Real Hustle, which shows various scams and hustles. One useful area is proposition bets - Primarily done in bar scenarios, the goal is to score some free drinks. I believe I first heard of these over at PFAdvice several months ago.
Here’s a classic one; it’s easy to remember and doesn’t require wasting any alcohol.
This next one that just requires some loose change, a dollar bill, and an empty glass:
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Since it’s Friday, here’s another lighter post on relationships and money. Below is a highly amusing posting on Craigslist that I found via the Bogleheads Forum. Be sure to read it along with the accompanying reply below.
Advice for woman seeking $500k+ earning man
What am I doing wrong?
Okay, I’m tired of beating around the bush. I’m a beautiful (spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I’m articulate and classy. I’m not from New York. I’m looking to get married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don’t think I’m overreaching at all.
Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around 200 - 250. But that’s where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won’t get me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she’s not as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I get to her level?
Here are my questions specifically:
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Forget the gap between the poor and the rich, what we really should be concerned with the growing gap between the rich and the super-rich. I mean, some people out there can only afford one yacht! The Onion explains:
“[When I grew up,] my pool didn’t even have a waterfall! I had to share tennis courts with other families.” - Author of Personal Jets on a Budget.
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