leahmcbride+Followdon’t over-renovate A couple remodeled their kitchen completely: new cabinets, marble counters, high-end appliances. It looked like a magazine spread. Three years later, when selling the house, buyers didn’t pay extra for the upgrades. The couple lost money compared to their investment. Sometimes the smartest improvement is knowing when to stop. #House #HomeRenovation #MoneyMistakes10Share
charles88+Followdon’t over-renovate A couple remodeled their kitchen top to bottom—new cabinets, marble counters, high-end appliances. It looked like something from a magazine. But when they sold the house three years later, buyers didn’t pay extra for the upgrades. In fact, the couple lost money compared to what they’d invested. Sometimes the smartest home improvement is knowing when to stop. #House #HomeRenovation #MoneyMistakes00Share
Emily Rogers+FollowWhen Your Advisor's Oops Costs You BigEver had your barista mess up your coffee order? Now imagine your financial advisor selling your stocks by mistake—and then buying them back at a 20% loss! Ouch. If this happens, don’t just sip your losses. Ask for all the receipts (trade records), check your agreement for error policies, and push for a written explanation. Sometimes, a little paperwork and a firm chat with management can get your money back—or at least keep your advisor on their toes next time. #Business #MakeMoney #MoneyMistakes00Share
Shelly Powell+FollowHow a $100K Mistake Changed Our InvestingEver thought about using your retirement savings to invest in real estate? Amanda and Matt, both accountants, did just that—and lost $100K by trusting the wrong person in a group property deal. Their takeaway? Always Google your investment partners and ask around before handing over your cash. Now, they still invest, but only after serious background checks. Lesson learned: a quick online search can save you big bucks! #RealEstate #MoneyMistakes #PassiveIncome00Share
Vanessa Brown+FollowEver Sold Too Soon? Peter Thiel DidImagine cashing out early on Facebook and missing out on billions! Peter Thiel, one of Facebook’s first big backers, admits he sold most of his shares way too soon, thinking the company couldn’t get much bigger. Turns out, once tech giants hit a certain size, they can skyrocket even faster. Lesson? Sometimes, holding onto your investments (even when everyone doubts you) can pay off big time. Next time you’re tempted to sell, remember Thiel’s billion-dollar oops! #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #MoneyMistakes21Share
Vincent Perry+FollowSolar Panels Gone Wrong: My $99K MistakeEver thought about going solar to save on bills? Jim in Mississippi did, but ended up with 47 useless panels and a $99,000 loan after his installer vanished. Turns out, the company skipped safety checks and ghosted him after installation. Lesson learned: never trust cold calls, always check reviews, and make sure your installer is legit before signing anything. Don’t let your green dreams turn into a money nightmare! #solarpanels #moneymistakes #consumerprotection #Business315Share
Paige Douglas+FollowCostco Run Turns Into $300 Dog DramaEver thought your Costco trip could cost more than just your cart full of snacks? One couple in BC found out the hard way after leaving their dog tied up in the sunny parking lot while they shopped. Animal control got involved, and the couple walked away with a $300 fine—not just for bad pet parenting, but also for skipping the dog license. Lesson: leave your pets at home, or that bargain run could turn into a pricey disaster. #CostcoLife #PetSafety #MoneyMistakes #LifeHacks #Business121149Share
James Cook+FollowHow I Lost $15K Paying Mom’s TaxesEver tried to help your parents and ended up in a mess? One woman paid $15,000 to a local tax service to settle her 93-year-old mom’s IRS bill—only to find out the IRS never got a dime. Turns out, the tax company took her cash (via Zelle and Cash App!), then ghosted her. Lesson: Always double-check who you’re paying, and stick to official payment methods. Don’t let your good deed turn into a money pit! #MoneyMistakes #TaxTips #FamilyFinance #ScamAlert #Finance123Share
Jared Lopez+FollowBiggest Money RegretI was 29 when I bought the house. Single, good job, no kids — I thought it was time to “build equity.” That’s what all the blogs said. My parents too. “Renting is just throwing money away.” So I bought. 3-bed, 2-bath, quiet cul-de-sac. It felt like a milestone. But here's the truth: I never really wanted that house. I didn’t want to mow lawns on Saturdays. Didn’t want to spend $12,000 fixing a roof after a windstorm. Didn’t want to stay at a job I hated just to make the mortgage work. But that’s exactly what I did — for almost 8 years. I was trapped. By granite countertops, by what I thought success was supposed to look like. Selling that house was the most liberating financial move I’ve ever made. I broke even, barely. But I gained something better — flexibility. Now I rent a small apartment downtown. I can walk to work. I travel more. I sleep better. So yeah — biggest regret? Buying into someone else’s version of “stability.” I should’ve asked myself what I wanted, not wha #Finance #MakeMoney #MoneyMistakes22Share
