Why Looking Poor Is Important

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  • @TaeKimFinancialTortoise
    @TaeKimFinancialTortoise  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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  • @JTDIYM
    @JTDIYM 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +172

    I Swear to god this is the 10th Video With that Title

    • @AskYourWifeAboutMe
      @AskYourWifeAboutMe 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      From a guy who definitely doesn't look poor.

    • @MeryOnTheRun
      @MeryOnTheRun 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      They copy each other so much. Looking for views. Yet i find this channel entertaining

    • @dianncotterell5531
      @dianncotterell5531 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I was thinking the same thing

    • @hans5821
      @hans5821 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Algorithm doesn't lie

    • @judyduncan1852
      @judyduncan1852 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree

  • @lazycatdayz4ever905
    @lazycatdayz4ever905 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great video. I love driving the old car I bought for my teen to practice driving. Reminds me that I need to stay humble since money doesn’t make the person. Watch how people treat you when you don’t look wealthy. Very telling.

  • @brunorojas3992
    @brunorojas3992 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    I look poor so i wont get robbed.

    • @richjohn11
      @richjohn11 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very true in the city where I live people who are on their mobile phones oblivious to their surroundings have the phones stolen on youths on scooters...yes wise choice.

  • @EJJ-EvArms
    @EJJ-EvArms 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Retired at 57 driving my 2001 Corolla. Never have to worry about it getting stolen. Priorities.

  • @JoseyWales-n4l
    @JoseyWales-n4l 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Sales People Leave You Alone........100% true!!!!! I love looking poor.

  • @thoselog
    @thoselog 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Your hair joke was great. Love your videos. One the one hand it's validating to be like 80% on the same page and in the same place, on the other I still learn something new or get a new perspective every time I watch. Congrats on your channel's growth!

  • @cedartreeworkshop
    @cedartreeworkshop 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    You could easily have called this "How mature adults behave"

  • @JG-vn8wr
    @JG-vn8wr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Tae your hair is my spirit animal. Great video as always.

  • @drproton85
    @drproton85 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    The first thing I think about when I see fancy clothes on someone:
    "That person must be on heavy debt."

    • @DannyDaCat
      @DannyDaCat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You could say they're "Dripping in debt"...

    • @yatchan2657
      @yatchan2657 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not necessarily. A lot of it is fakes bought online.

    • @julijakeit
      @julijakeit 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I look at the overall appearance and most people have either fakes or buy 2nd hand/tjmaxx

    • @thegreat9481
      @thegreat9481 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not always…

  • @derrick8224
    @derrick8224 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I sincerely enjoy this channel. Thank you

  • @williamscottgordon628
    @williamscottgordon628 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    So many good points, tied together brilliantly. Judging from the comments, though, I think that "looking poor," while a catchy phrase here, might actually be better served as "looking unassuming" (as you said in the video)! People obviously change how they look based on their personal preferences and the context of their situation, right? I'm a freelance copywriter based in Japan, where suits, etc. are not so much a mark of wealth as they are part of the workday uniform. By wearing jeans and a blazer over t-shirts of varying quality, I'm not so much "looking poor" as distinguishing myself from the corporate system. And while I'm fine with THAT being low-key, especially because it's hard to actually write in a suit, there are some appearance-related things I'll definitely spend money on! My shoes for meetings in Tokyo, etc. should be immaculate. Also, I'm a just-turned-48-year-old man in an industry that prioritizes youth and creativity, so I'm definitely spending money on exercise, haircut, and skincare. Doing all that and not broadcasting it from the rooftops is your point, and one very well made.

  • @joelhoffman7173
    @joelhoffman7173 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good job, Tae! Meaningful content, easy on the ears, very well presented.

  • @beatscatmommy1735
    @beatscatmommy1735 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love these videos, so well done to the point.

  • @ttrruaminpn5755
    @ttrruaminpn5755 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I'm 35 and have net worth over 5 million. I look poor as hell since I buy 6 pack plain white T shirt from costco every season. I wear same style every day. No jewelry, no watch, $10 wallet.

    • @pentrubarbati
      @pentrubarbati 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Congrats

    • @bbb_888
      @bbb_888 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ttrruaminpn5755 What are you planning on doing with the $5 million?

    • @Nakkisampyla
      @Nakkisampyla 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What is your goal in life overall, save money until you are living in a rest home?

    • @Peteliao
      @Peteliao 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am also around your age. I have a net worth of 6 million. I stopped saving so much money once I hit 3 million net worth. Please live your life a little, tomorrow is never promised. I am still able to save 200k a year and still drive a nice car and eat out every weekend.

    • @ttrruaminpn5755
      @ttrruaminpn5755 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Nakkisampyla Yes. To me, I get joy from working hard and gathering wealth. It feels like I am playing a game and trying to get the highest score possible. I do spend probably about 100-130k a year, so more than normal people but we do make over half million and I hate spending money on useless things.

  • @jeannettedrown7687
    @jeannettedrown7687 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fabulous video. Very insightful.

  • @defiantlypinki1107
    @defiantlypinki1107 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In defense of Tae’s Ralph Lauren polo shirt, he literally wears the same outfit everyday. I believe he said something about having multiple of the same thing gets rid of decision fatigue.

  • @AKBRONCOSFAN007
    @AKBRONCOSFAN007 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    What does looking “poor” specifically mean??? I wear Carharts and Hanes plain shirts but I spent $600 on my boots. Buy once, cry once.

    • @rossinverted
      @rossinverted 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Usually neglect branding or flashy jewelry. Similarly to you I bought the Red Wing boots, custom glock/light/holster (concealed) and churn the top tier credit cards for points and can tip more than needed.

    • @therealfinancipation
      @therealfinancipation 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too
      Construction guys stand up….

  • @MikeReisender
    @MikeReisender 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I went through a phase with the fancy foreign car, executive home with the pool, nice clothes, hanging at trendy restaurants/bars, etc. At that point in my life I met some of the shallowest, most egotistical and narcissistic people I've ever known. It's far better to live modestly and save those extra funds for future security.

  • @johnnydoe9969
    @johnnydoe9969 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What’s the name of the bench press in the background?

    • @ychongy
      @ychongy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Google lens it

    • @clinton6516
      @clinton6516 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Rogue

  • @tikass9901
    @tikass9901 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i’m totally agree. that means freedom. And as long we can still enjoy life.

  • @autoclipsapp
    @autoclipsapp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your content bro, but why would send a 1 page pdf which you already showed on the screen.

  • @celinesandoval6777
    @celinesandoval6777 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’re awesome Tae. Great helpful content! 😊

  • @herculesrockefeller8969
    @herculesrockefeller8969 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like to read biographies, and lately I have read quite a few about Hollywood stars. In spite of their fame, success, good looks, wealth, and popularity, they are some of the most miserable people ever, often plagued by low self esteem, doubt, fear. Most end up with alcohol and/or drug problems.

  • @allardvanderstarre
    @allardvanderstarre 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    all the good stuff, well said -good video

  • @wheatcandle
    @wheatcandle 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Get the very best clothes quality possible at the cheapest possible price at the thrift shop and wear for 60 years is the formula to great success.

  • @ericpickering2406
    @ericpickering2406 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Tae. Great advice.

  • @Inspire_andrew
    @Inspire_andrew 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amen to that ❤

  • @alexanderleed578
    @alexanderleed578 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does anyone remember when Tae wasn’t 25% a commercial for some exciting site that will transform your wealth?

  • @JanburnTechShop
    @JanburnTechShop 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I agree on this video...thanks for sharing

  • @Tobiasdaniel78
    @Tobiasdaniel78 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I freakin enjoy this channel 💙

  • @ychongy
    @ychongy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Is everyone actually poor now looking at the stock market

    • @rishabhsingh3315
      @rishabhsingh3315 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      no

    • @Azel247
      @Azel247 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Lol did everyone start investing in July or something?

    • @James-vj5hz
      @James-vj5hz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The stock market is barely down at all.

    • @chicarbiomed
      @chicarbiomed 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha, zoomed in yes but we all know Only if they sell, the real heroes have diamond hands.

    • @MeltingRubberZ28
      @MeltingRubberZ28 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@chicarbiomed is that supposed to be a phrase referring to not selling at emotional times?

  • @durial702
    @durial702 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I look poor because I'm lazy and cheap. Meanwhile my stonx are going to da moon because I HODL.

  • @viethuynh6808
    @viethuynh6808 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Building wealth requires a college degree and buying a house. Follow the buy, rehab, rent, repeat. That’s how my family built millions in real estate. We bought our house back in the early 80s in San Jose and we went to excellent schools and universities and my family took a risk buying house during a downturn. Basically, overtime, from 1997-2006 was a housing crash. People like us bought houses at that time. Then from 2013-2020 housing boom. And people like us made a fortune from renting out houses to people. Shelter is a need. And it is in short supply.

  • @richard99cookify
    @richard99cookify 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Another great video, bue Tae, you're wearing a Ralph Lauren polo!

    • @johnrodriguez2013
      @johnrodriguez2013 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ralph Lauren is affordable from a certain point of view. Its always in style and can pimp that navy for years. I imagine the shirt was on sale.We all "splurge" on whats important for happiness :)

    • @richard99cookify
      @richard99cookify 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@johnrodriguez2013 Yeah I was being a bit facetious there tbf, I got myself a Ralph Lauren polo off Vinted (clothes re-sale app) recently and it's in great condition but about 80% cheaper than retail price so on sale/sites like Vinted are also great!

    • @michaela3393
      @michaela3393 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      $20 at the outlet...

    • @richard99cookify
      @richard99cookify 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaela3393 Yeah I was being facetious. Clothes re-sale apps and outlets are quite a good way of being frugal actually!

    • @SV-uo6uv
      @SV-uo6uv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bro thats nothing rich, or luxurious at all💀.

  • @peterl2767
    @peterl2767 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great content 👌 👏

  • @kwokweng76
    @kwokweng76 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i like your hair style tae kim 😂

  • @21Rengoku
    @21Rengoku 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you don’t look at least 50% homeless, your fit doesn’t go hard.

  • @sarahuber8567
    @sarahuber8567 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Is looking poor the same as looking middle class?

  • @brunorojas3992
    @brunorojas3992 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Being homeless helsp reinforce number 10. All you need is food water and shelter.

  • @laurastevens7607
    @laurastevens7607 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Look poor in your Ralph Lauren Polo. Hmmm.

    • @defiantlypinki1107
      @defiantlypinki1107 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He literally wears the same shirt everyday.

    • @cappybenton
      @cappybenton 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ralph Lauren is stylish. No reason to go thru life wearing sweat pants and a wife beater t-shirt.

  • @mikeanderson2655
    @mikeanderson2655 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very few financial advisors have ad videos in the middle of their talk. I often start tuning out then.

  • @SkankHuntForty2
    @SkankHuntForty2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm poor. I look poor. And I sound poor. But I also live in California. So I'm hella poor.

  • @soumyajeetchakrabarty6872
    @soumyajeetchakrabarty6872 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This has been insightful

  • @Sheila-sz6be
    @Sheila-sz6be 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's important because the stock market crashes, you are poor.

    • @bbb_888
      @bbb_888 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Sheila-sz6be Or go on a shopping spree when stocks go "on sale"

  • @beaverclea
    @beaverclea 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How is the UK with the fam? When are you doing a travel video?

  • @sebastianandvince
    @sebastianandvince 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the squat rack and book case in the background!

  • @ravisarin10
    @ravisarin10 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Unfortunately I love fashion 😂

  • @djmanosv
    @djmanosv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    whats the problem of wearing nice clothes ? i dont get it

  • @2010-BTC-yep
    @2010-BTC-yep 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tesla model Y ok???? It blends in to me..

    • @raminMTL
      @raminMTL 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      tesla is terrible

    • @CyclistChris
      @CyclistChris 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@raminMTL found the poor guy / uneducated guy.

    • @LearnAboutFlow
      @LearnAboutFlow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CyclistChris Teslas have horrible reliability and the Model Y, its bestselling model, is designed to kill its rear passengers in the event of a fire that causes the batteries to die. And that's before we talk about its white supremacist leader who is trying to overthrow the US government.
      Guess we know who is uneducated.

    • @d_all_in
      @d_all_in 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@CyclistChrissomeone can dislike Tesla without being poor and uneducated 😂

  • @Sangreaalstube
    @Sangreaalstube 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Tae....you don't look poor. What's with that, given the content of the video?

    • @SV-uo6uv
      @SV-uo6uv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How doesn’t he look poor?

  • @mariagardell4458
    @mariagardell4458 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are wearing a designer polo shirt is that looking poor?

    • @SV-uo6uv
      @SV-uo6uv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That shirt is actually easily affordable at places like Ross, Marshalls, and so much more. The shirt he is wearing is not expensive whatsoever.

  • @theonlybooktowrite
    @theonlybooktowrite 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tae, with that amazing hair... are you a fan of Morrissey?

  • @Azel247
    @Azel247 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Not you too Tae! Thought you were one of the independent thinkers on here.

  • @thisispw
    @thisispw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Some people are so poor, all they have is money.

    • @Nakkisampyla
      @Nakkisampyla 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And all they think is how to get more .

  • @bbb_888
    @bbb_888 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    People who hide their wealth and look poor are an insult to people who are actually poor. Why would you mock people who are less fortunate??

    • @user-kpkxgtj
      @user-kpkxgtj 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The people who are supposedly offended by rich people looking poor are also offended when rich people look rich by wearing fancy clothes, driving supercars, and doing rich people things. It would seem like they are the kind of people who are perpetually offended by absolutely everything and everyone.

    • @bbb_888
      @bbb_888 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@user-kpkxgtj Rich people looking rich doesn't offend anyone because they stay true to themselves. Same thing with poor people looking poor. But when people FAKE being rich or poor is where the problem starts, because it doesn't represent who they really are.

    • @user-kpkxgtj
      @user-kpkxgtj 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bbb_888 plenty of people are extremely offended by rich people looking rich. A lot more are offended that rich people even exist in the first place. Comment sections are full of such resentful and perpetually offended types, there's likely at least one such person in these very comments right now.

    • @bbb_888
      @bbb_888 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@user-kpkxgtj Are you talking about yourself? Are you offended? If rich people didn't exist, we would all be middle and poor class only. We would all struggle to pay bills, food, support family, etc.. If I am struggling financially, I would look for a job, but if that job doesn't provide the income and freedom that I need, then I would consider becoming an entrepreneur or business owner or investor or something. And my "looks" would reflect that because I want to stay true to myself.

    • @user-kpkxgtj
      @user-kpkxgtj 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bbb_888 only the kind of person who thinks rich people are dressing down just to mock them would be offended by what they do and their existence. It's crazy to think anyone wakes up in the morning and purposely chooses to wear something with the aim of mocking strangers. I aspire to be rich, so that could never be me.

  • @Geemeel1
    @Geemeel1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lets all not be to overly praising mr. Elon Musk, the way his i(mis) using Twitter-X for his political ideas, is not the person we want to trust too much... Sorry!

  • @shawn1869
    @shawn1869 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    MONEY - You can't take it with you when your time is up... Life goes by quick. Here today and gone tomorrow like a vapor. Money is a tool... Use it to bring glory to God. no matter how much you make, it'll NEVER be enough. Invest in what is the greatest asset of all.... You soul after this short life. Believe in Jesus Christ and get some skin in the real game.

    • @EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi
      @EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Amen to this, certainly right about it, regards from Boston MA!!

    • @shawn1869
      @shawn1869 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God is good, all the time brother 🙏🙌

  • @jcg5280
    @jcg5280 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sorry, you lost me as a subscriber when you brought up Elon and spoke so highly of him. 🤦‍♂️

  • @carlo6912
    @carlo6912 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    LOL. good advice but you're wearing a polo shirt???

    • @SV-uo6uv
      @SV-uo6uv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That polo shirt in particular is very affordable. Barely like 12 dollars at Ross, Marshalls and more.

    • @Nakkisampyla
      @Nakkisampyla 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SV-uo6uv No one is selling Ralph Lauren polo for $12, www.careofcarl.de/de/polo-ralph-lauren-custom-slim-fit-polo-parchment-cream

  • @Peteliao
    @Peteliao 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I disagree with looking poor. I need to dress nice to impress when I travel for work or even going to get groceries. Nobody would take me serious if I looked like a bum.

  • @MelissaLuvsHens
    @MelissaLuvsHens 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    At 55 & 62, married, we liive very well on 2k NET per month in an off-grid Calif cabin bought for 88k. Spent 50k remodeling. Our expenses: $1500 a month. I work Wed- Fri, two 18 hr shifts per wk for min wage yet paid to sleep 7-8 hrs a night. Hubby's jobs are:
    ✶ Grows fruit & vegetables. Milks the goat, cares for the hens, rabbits & ducks
    ✶ Gathers food bank expired food that can't be distributed+what recipients discard. Makes batches of tasty farmers cheese+ Omelettes for church meals ministry & ourselves. Old Organic veges from food bank go into our compost pile for the animals to feed on.
    ✶ Constructed a DIY Solar system which powers our car, home & bicycles 60% of the year. We E-Bike many places, weather permitting
    ✶ Developed a seep into a spring. The spring feeds into our house & fish pond. Now water is free!
    ✶ He does all our home maintenance spending little $ on home repairs, he's very creative & innovative
    ✶ He makes his home-made dog food out of discarded food bank mystery meat, crawdads we catch in summer, turkeys we buy in bulk around Thanksgiving & sometimes food bank meat (often it's pulled pork) & some expired eggs. We buy red meat organ meats to add, grow fruits & veges so our dogs food is Vet Approved. Fido is very healthy
    ✶ We have 8 Fixed Monthly Expenses: $85 prop tax, $125 WIFI/phone, $175 Transport (towing, gas, tires, tags) $150 Donation, $165 Pets, $100 Medical/Dental, Groceries cost about $550, Misc $150 = $1500 a month Fixed Expenses.
    ✶ For transparency sake, we get $23 a month in Food stamps. Also Medicaid would cover the first 4k deductible of our health/dental plans thru my employer so no out of pocket expenses, ever (except the $100 monthly premium). No debt. 55k IRA. I'll work until age 65