If you have disposable income, saving some of that money is always a good thing to do. Your personal savings can become a fallback for sudden emergency expenses. However, this abstract cost that might never come probably isn't enough to convince you to keep saving consistently. Instead of making the reason negative, turn it into a positive personal goal. This will keep you on top of regularly saving and looking forward to the day that you can spend that money.
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Despite the fact that late-stage capitalism is an amoral hellhole driven by a borderline religious belief in the sanctity of brands, we would never, ever suggest that anyone should shoplift from big-box stores, or even imply that doing so is morally okay or a victimless crime.
But hypothetically, if we were to give any tidbit of advice to any would-be shoplifters (aside from the Golden Rule that you never, ever steal from mom-and-pop shops or individuals simply trying to eke out a living), it would be this: Avoid shoplifting from Target.
While loss prevention technology has certainly ramped up over the past decade, the truth is that the vast majority of one-off shoplifters don't get caught. The majority of shoplifters who eventually get apprehended are "the clunky ones who get just good enough to evade detection for a while until they get too greedy and too braggy," as Target manager Dan Holliday explains.
By nature, working as a loss prevention officer (LP) is one of the most dangerous retail-related jobs a person can have. Every customer apprehension poses the potential risk of the situation turning violent, which is why the vast majority of stores implement "No Touch" policies for their LPs, whereby LPs are not allowed to get physical with, and sometimes even not allowed to pursue, suspects. Moreover, even if an LP suspects a person of shoplifting, stopping a customer without solid proof can open the store up to a lawsuit (especially if the customer is innocent).
But unlike Walmart and Best Buy, whose loss prevention officers (LPs) barely get paid enough to care––let alone risk their safety––Target takes loss prevention very seriously. Target runs one of the country's top-rated forensic laboratories, which specializes in solving "organized retail crimes committed at Target stores through video and image analysis, latent fingerprint and computer forensics."
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Scarier, though, is the methodical way in which Target goes about building cases against repeat shoplifters. In a 2016 Reddit post, a user named StiggyPop recounted his experience of being a drug addict who made money by stealing and flipping Blu-Rays from Target. After four months, he was apprehended by a team of high-level LPs who knew everything about him, from where his apartment was located to the specific store he used as a fence (a middleman for stolen goods who acts as a "fence" between thieves and unknowing buyers).
As it turns out, alongside their forensic team and top-of-the-line, in-store facial recognition technology, Target is known for actually letting shoplifters get away with their bounty...up until they reach the monetary threshold for a felony shoplifting charge. This means that while a Walmart LP will stop a shoplifter regardless of whether they're stealing a $5 DVD or a $500-dollar TV, Target might allow a shoplifter to steal 100 $5 DVDs over time, all while building up a massive, fool-proof felony case against them. And here's the craziest part––they organize these efforts across stores and even state lines. Essentially, if you steal at any Target, anywhere in the country, they're quite possibly building up a case against you.
So if by chance you have the urge to shoplift, keep yourself safe and avoid Target at all costs. There are plenty of other big-box chains out there that don't deserve your business.Related Articles Around the Web
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Scott Disick, aka "Lord Disick" has gained fame and a devoted following since his appearances on the reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Disick is renowned for his expensive taste in clothes, cars, and women. The question that millions of fans are asking is: where did his fortune come from? Scott has been very elusive as to the origin of his wealth. The answer is...complicated.
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com Scott Disick's net worth in 2024 is $45 Million and his salary is estimated at $4 Million per year.
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Lord Disick wasn't one of those people who started with nothing and made it big. Both his parents were successful real estate developers, whose total net worth together was around $25 million. Which, after his dad passed in 2013 and his mom in 2014, he inherited. While Scott doesn't like to talk about the origin of his money, he sure loves to flaunt it.
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Disick has, however, managed to expand his inheritance by quite a bit. While the full details about how he did it are unknown, he does mention venturing into several branches of business. One of these endeavors was label manufacturing in the vitamin supplements and nutrition industry - and his 2018 launch of the Talentless clothing line which consists of hoodies and sweats.
He also invested in several nightclubs that were owned by his friends. This broad portfolio allowed various sources of income to expand his inheritance. A large chunk of Disick's fortune is thanks to his relationship with the Kardashian family, as he now charges for appearances.
Parade also puts Disick's net worth at $45 million. However, factoring in all these sources of income, a more accurate evaluation of the Lord's income could be less than that. Yes, there may be a large margin to find an accurate number. The point is His Lordship is stinking rich and wants the world to know it.
The Lord Disick relies on his money to define who he is. He uses his fortune to serve as a self, especially when it comes to relationships. His real fame started with his relationship (and marriage) to Kourtney Kardashian. Their on-again-off-again relationship has caused a lot of unhealthy behavior from Disick. He parties hard and dates a bevy of women many at the same time). An inside source told People: "Scott is really sad about it, (break-up with Kourtney) and it's part of why he's lashing out." He's been boozing it up in many vacation destinations such as Miami and Cannes. Disick even went to the hospital for alcohol poisoning after a particularly wild party.
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Recently, the Lord has been claiming he's cleaned up his act. Disick is the classic example of a trust fund kid. He's had money his entire life, and aside from a few broken hearts, he's experienced very little hardship - especially in the wealth department. Years with seemingly limitless money have caused him to have a somewhat cocky attitude. It's still unclear whether he's earned the right to be this conceited, or if it's still just his parent's money doing the talking. Overall, he's a skilled businessman, and an eccentric character, with a few flaws.
But give him a break, we all have our imperfections. Disick's is just an abundance of arrogance.
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People are simple. We all want the same things: a comfortable life, a little treat every once in a while, and someone to clutch when the apocalypse comes. The last one, most of all. But I’m praying for anyone dipping their toes in the dating pool right now. We’re over inundated with choice and everyone is constantly looking over their shoulder for something better. Meanwhile, with all these confusing dating rules and the constantly shifting world of dating etiquette, I’m just searching for someone to look at me and say: “Pookie, you look amazing today.” Is that too much to ask?
According to the most toxic corners of the internet, I should ask myself what I bring to the table before making such a request — or any request. If I’m not willing to be a tradwife, according to these so-called alpha males, I should resign myself to singleness. However, in this dating landscape, the single life is looking like the only option.
Gen Z’s surprisingly backward dating logic
Unfortunately, it’s not just the red-pilled incels spouting such backward rhetoric. According to Don’t Worry Darling, people who believe this dangerous logic are hiding in plain sight (at least that’s what I remember from the movie but who knows what Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles were trying to say with that one).
Despite being touted as such a progressive generation, Gen Z is always reviving backward conventions — like the time there was TikTok discourse about bringing back the Hays Code.
Gen Z’s dating logic isn’t traditional in that they want to bring back chivalry and courting…If that were the case, you could count me in. Instead, Gen Z boys and men are more likely than Baby Boomers to believe feminism is harmful, according to recent research by King’s College.
Even girls who are supposed to be my allies, especially in the era of Barbie, have taken to TikTok to say that the ultimate status symbol is being a trophy wife and stay-at-home girlfriend. Now, I’m not a millennial girlboss, and I would like nothing more than to be completely financially free, but giving up my independence for a MAN — and to be a “girlfriend” no less — is giving Mojo Dojo Casa House.
Where is the middle ground? Where is the version of romance I was promised by romcoms? I want Matthew McConaughey to clutch his chest when I appear before him in a dress like Andi in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. I want Penn Badgley to humiliate himself by performing a musical number with me like in Easy A. Ryan Gosling, if you’re listening, I’d do anything for you to build me a house a la The Notebook.
And where are the boys making playlists like in Brown Sugar? Certainly not on Raya. Still, I swipe left, left, right, right. I kiss my share of frogs. And I try to keep up with the new financial rules of dating like I’m running on a treadmill.
If you’re also overwhelmed with the dating advice you’ve been offered, you’re not alone. There’s nothing more confusing in this day and age than navigating the financial aspects of dating. Who pays on the first date? Should we split everything 50/50? What if you’re not on a heteronormative boy-girl date? From my endless perusing of TikTok and research through podcasts and articles, I’ve heard way too many toxic takes on this. In truth, it’s made me fall into despair.
Why have the finances of dating changed so much?
Etiquette is a dying art. Chivalry has been in the ground for years. And in their place, new cultural norms are emerging — and they’re more horrifying than before. But it’s not just the cultural landscape that’s changing, our social norms have changed, too.
We’re experiencing a cost of living crisis. With high inflation and stagnant salaries, 85% of Gen Z say they’re struggling financially, according to Bank of America’s annual Better Money Habits survey.
Over the past year, nearly three out of four (73%) Gen Zers say they’ve changed their spending habits due to increased prices. Their lifestyle changes have included cooking at home more frequently (43%) rather than dining out, spending less on clothes (40%), and limiting grocery purchases to the essentials (33%).
So, of course, Gen Z would try to find ways of easing the financial burden of dating or finding comfort in the idea of being taken care of instead of toiling for meager wages.
While I emphasize with my peers, this understandable need to save doesn’t have to come with toxic behavior and financial gaslighting.
What are the new financial rules of dating?
Just when I think I couldn’t hear anything more appalling, people have started asking questions about the “ROI of dates.” Apparently, men have started Venmo requesting women for the first date if it doesn’t lead to anything further. This is more than just casual bad behavior — it promotes the sexist notions that a) women are objects to be bought or invested in; b) a woman is only valuable if she gives something to men in return. See what I mean about going backward?
This only happens in extreme cases, fortunately, but that’s also due to the fact that more men and women are splitting the bill evenly. This corresponds to relationships, too, where many couples split all their expenses evenly — despite the fact that men still make statistically higher wages.
Money talk is less taboo, with dates bringing up the subject of finances as early on the first date. But this isn’t to foster transparency and understanding. That would be too good to be true. Often, it’s to propose going Dutch, complain about their crypto performance, or try to flex their wealth. I know someone whose date opened with how much he was making. It was significantly more than her … and he still tried to split the bill. No thanks.
Financial red flags are serious. Nearly 1-in-5 young people blame “a lack of financial compatibility” for a previous breakup. And many (36%) Gen Zers see making large impulse purchases as a red flag and potential deal breaker.
Are there any upsides of Gen Z dating trends?
There are some small glimmers of hope for Gen Z romantic hopefuls. Women are more financially savvy than ever, making them less likely to rely on their partners completely — despite the stay-at-home girlfriend trend.
Gen Zers in live-in romantic relationships are more than twice as likely as Gen Xers and boomers to maintain completely separate financial accounts from their partner (43 percent versus 19 percent and 18 percent, respectively; millennials came in at 31 percent).
This is much healthier than splitting everything 50/50 and not having a safety net. For women, having access to their funds can be a matter of security and safety if they want to leave a bad situation.
Gen Z is also embracing “loud budgeting,” which is destigmatizing financial talk. New financial etiquette promotes talking about finances, albeit in a classy way. For Gen Z, it’s easier to decline events or activities due to other priorities. This might avoid that pesky Venmo situation.
Overall, it seems like the dating game has changed. However, dating often changes with the times. To navigate financial etiquette and the new financial rules of dating, you have to advocate for yourself, arm yourself with financial knowledge, make your boundaries clear, and never let someone Venmo request you for the first date.
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