“This was the biggest lie I ever heard.”

“, so many people provided their input.

Here’s what they had to say below.

Stacks of hundred-dollar bills are neatly piled on top of each other, casting shadows in the light

“Take risks with your money and career.

“‘Money isn’t everything’ is a luxury to say when you have enough of it.

For many, money is crucial for basic needs and security.”

A person wearing blue gloves is cleaning a surface with a cloth and holding a spray bottle. Cleaning supplies are visible in the background

u/Commercial-Bid-4905

5. u/exploringxoxo7

7.

“Wealthy people saying ‘just work harder’ is a complete BS.

Hard work doesn’t always equate to success, especially without the same opportunities and resources.”

Aerial view of an aircraft's shadow over turquoise water and sandy shore, highlighting the interplay between travel and the natural landscape

“‘Do not do something because of lack of money.’

This is only something that someone who has never worried about money would say.”

Yeah, he had a pretty large inheritance in savings to fall back on.

A woman with curly hair in a white blouse, seated at a desk with a laptop, notebook, phone, and a pen, looking stressed while holding her glasses

I had only my part-time job at the time and no savings.

Now, I have a second job, and money is far less tight.”

u/mycrazyblackcat

9.

Person holding a glass jar labeled "SAVINGS" filled with coins and bills

“‘Poor people just don’t save enough.’

“‘Homelessness is a choice; I could live like that if I wanted to.’

Many moons ago, there was this young boomer who said he could live fine on the streets.

Person writing in a notebook next to a laptop screen displaying a financial stock chart with rising values, indicative of positive market trends

He had no cash and did it for about four days.

He said that it still proved that he could do it.”

u/loCAtek

11.

Group of coworkers talking and mingling in a modern office setting, holding drinks and interacting informally

“‘Just invest your money; it’s easy.’

‘Nobody wants to work anymore’was the biggest bull line I ever heard.

Its working smart that makes you financially successful.

There are plenty of people who work their butts off with multiple jobs and still remain poor.”