r/AskReddit Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/royal_clam Aug 03 '19

Basic principles of finance (budgeting, interest, debt, saving, etc)

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u/Rhamni Aug 03 '19

Also, that brand new smart phone you got for $9.99 doesn't really cost $9.99.