It’s Your Nickel
How often do we see people throw away money? They may not actually throw cash in the trash, but they waste it. In frustration, we say, “It’s your nickel.”
Many times, money burns a hole in their pocket. They fail to save for a rainy day.
It’s your nickel means people can spend their money as they please.
We may:
- Disagree with their choices.
- Wish they budgeted better.
- Caution them about their purchases.
However, they choose.
It’s your nickel expresses concern but recognizes the other people’s ownership.
Since the money is not ours, neither is the decision. If they choose to:
- Spend money before they get it, we can’t stop them.
- Buy luxuries rather than necessities, they live with the consequences.
- Ignore responsibilities, regret may lie down the road.
Like everyone else, our financial decisions affect us and others.
As we save, invest, and spend, we profit or lose. We also set an example with our words and actions. With all our nickels, let’s remain wise as an owl.
“Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy?” (Isaiah 55:2 NIV).
Thanks to Laurel Blevins, Karen Hart, and Judy Glen Corbin for this suggestion.
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