Capitalism and Money: Waiting for that trickle down

Waiting for that trickle down

By amused - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - Canada - Toronto

Today, I looked at my bank balance. It read $1.23. That's higher than it usually is. FML

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By Topher - 25/08/2011 10:16 - United States

Today, I got tipped more than I have in my bank account. It was $5. FML

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By ihncredible - 10/12/2012 23:32 - United States - Macomb

Today, I stepped on the scale and realized that I weigh more than the amount of money that I have in my bank account. FML

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By Kilamo - 14/05/2018 20:30

Today, I told my mom I had 73 cents in my checking account. She gave me a penny and told me I had 74 cents and it was even now. Thanks mom. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/09/2015 01:21 - Canada

Today, I found out my bank charged me $50 for not having any money. Way to go bank, way to go. FML

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Thanks, appreciate it!

By witt75 - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I was overdrawn $15 at the bank. I paid in my last $80 in cash, only for them to inform me that I've been slapped with $90 in overdraft fees. FML

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By Celina - 12/01/2009 09:55 - United States

Today, I have -$700 in my current account, $500 from overdraft fees because I spent money they told me I had. I don't get paid till the 15th and when I cash in my paycheck all of it will go to bringing me even. So the $9 I found in my wallet this morning will have to last me untill the 30th. FML

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By APoorGuy - 15/03/2016 12:08 - United States - Chevy Chase

Today, I found $20 on the ground. I'm so broke, this is the first time in 3 months that I've had any disposable income. FML

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By Stargirl - 28/02/2017 07:00 - United States - Modesto

Today, in an attempt to support and encourage my efforts in getting a new job, my boyfriend said, "Imagine having triple what's in your bank account right now!" Triple what's in my bank account right now would be exactly $38.94. FML

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9 to 5, what a way to not make a living

By Anonymous - 28/08/2021 18:01 - Canada - Burlington

Today, I excitedly went to check this week's paycheck, only to see that I only received $9.00. This isn't a mistake, this is really what I make. FML

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Evening out

By Pissed and broke - 30/03/2025 22:00 - United States

Today, I finally got a raise after years of hard work! Excited, I went on a shopping spree, but as I checked the latest prices, it turns out that my extra income barely covers the increase in my grocery bill. Thanks, inflation. FML

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BootheGhost 6

Tuesday 24 June 2014 9:35

Every bit counts! Especially in this economy...

PrincessCastiel 27

Tuesday 24 June 2014 9:36

Awww, times are rough everywhere OP :(

Comments

iNicoLTD 23

Tuesday 24 June 2014 22:37

Pursuit of happyness irl

missmisery86 11

Tuesday 24 June 2014 23:05

im in the same boat OP

Witchylady 17

Wednesday 25 June 2014 1:17

I remember those days. No money. I hope your finances change soon.

Radtastic 9

Wednesday 25 June 2014 2:24

Well you have enough for a loaf of bread.

cynicalsatireman 12

Wednesday 25 June 2014 2:42

Sorry, you spend more than you have? YDI

reno1496 6

Wednesday 25 June 2014 4:06

Story of my life #collegestudentprobs

tehdarkness 21

Wednesday 25 June 2014 6:49

At least it wasn't negative..

Bcfrmkc816 17

Wednesday 25 June 2014 7:03

At Least it's not negative like mine is

ElectricLady 1

Wednesday 25 June 2014 13:26

feel your pain, Varsity problems man

dammityou 10

Wednesday 25 June 2014 17:43

let me guess, college student?

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