12 Things You’ll Regret Buying That Keep You Poor

➡️ Schedule a call with Me & My Team: https://tinyurl.com/ApplyWithKP ➡️ Get Your Money Right w/ My FREE Budgeting Calculator: https://kpteam.com/budget-worksheet/ ➡️ Stay up to date on all things homebuying, real estate, and personal finance: https://bit.ly/KevNews ✅ Subscribe for more real estate insights: https://www.youtube.com/@kp_theoriginator/featured?sub_confirmation=1sub_confirmation=1 I've been working in the mortgage and finance space for 25+ years, and I’ve seen what actually holds people back from building wealth. In this video, I break down the 12 common things people regret buying—from overpriced weddings to gym equipment collecting dust—and why these choices quietly drain your future financial freedom. Some of these might surprise you... and a few may hit a little too close to home. 😬 I’m not here to shame you—I’m here to help you rethink your spending and start using money to build wealth, not stress. If you're serious about financial freedom, smarter homeownership, and investing in real assets instead of liabilities, this is a must-watch. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:20 – #1: Overpriced weddings ($33,000 average!) 2:50 – #2: Timeshares (why they’re financial traps) 4:25 – #3: Boats – fun or massive money pit? 5:40 – #4: Expensive cars & why they block homeownership 7:30 – #5: Lottery tickets (the “tax on the poor”) 8:25 – #6: Buying more house than you can afford 9:15 – #7: Pools – dreamy or draining? 10:10 – #8: Fitness equipment (and that sneaky subscription!) 11:05 – #9: Designer clothes that no one notices 11:40 – #10: Lavish vacations vs. smart getaways 12:20 – #11: Eating out (and how lunch costs $5K/year) 13:20 – #12: Credit card debt — the biggest trap of all 14:40 – Outro Hashtags #MoneyMistakes, #FinancialFreedom, #PersonalFinanceTips, #RealEstateAdvice, #WealthBuilding, #HomeBuyingTips, #BudgetingBasics, #KevinPolakovich, #SmartSpending, #StopWastingMoney ===================== Kevin Polakovich Founder of Treadstone Mortgage [Company NMLS 222982] Mortgage Lender | [Individual NMLS# 138361] Connect with me on social: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/kp_theoriginator 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/KP.theoriginator 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kp_theoriginator?lang=en 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kevin-polakovich-0493b116 Hashtags: #KevinPolakovich #MortgageLender #MichiganRealEstate #TreadstoneMortgage #HomeLoans #HomeBuyingMadeSimple #MortgageTips #MichiganHomes #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #HomeOwnershipJourney #MortgageSolutions #MichiganLender DISCLAIMER: Down payment requirements, closing costs, and loan amounts are for illustrative purposes only; subject to credit qualification, not all applicants may qualify. Not a commitment to lend. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government institution. This video is not an offer to lend and should not be used directly to make decisions on home offers, purchasing decisions, or loan selections. Not guaranteed to provide accurate results, imply lending terms, qualification amounts, or real estate advice. Seek counsel from a licensed real estate agent, loan originator, financial planner, accountant, and/or attorney for real estate, legal, and/or financial advice. This video has not been approved by any government agency. Please contact us for an exact quote and for more information on fees and terms. Treadstone Funding propelled by Neighborhood Loans NMLS 222982 “Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee No. MB.6759826. https://www.neighborhoodloans.com/licensing/ For licensing information, go to https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org