We’ve all heard the cliché that it isn’t polite to talk about money, but thankfully that advice is totally out of date. Besides, who needs to talk about money when you can text about it?
We collected 10 of the best texts about spending, saving, holiday budgets, and more that incite a bevy of reactions — from fuming to LOL-ing. You might find that some of them are oh-so-relatable. (I’m not the only one feeling #5, right?)
Image via Tami T.
Don’t Ask Questions

Amber T.
And this is why you should always try to be the one to get the mail first.
A Reasonable Budget

Tami T.
Well, I think this seems like a totally reasonable Christmas budget.
Too Much

Paulette G.
Oh dude. You’d better hope that bow and arrow set is returnable.
A Good Friend

Jess M.
And that is what friends are for, right?
Living the Dream

AJ W.
$100 to spend at Target with no guilt? Living the dream, lady. Living. The. Dream.
The 1 Click Danget

Laura Q.
Baby Mama Drama

F.W.
The dreaded workplace chip-in request. Nothing like spending your money on buying stuff for someone you don’t like.
Not a Joking Matter

Mya M.
Ooh, too soon for the money jokes, dude. Too soon.
Spender Marries Saver

Abby C.
A holiday bonus at work is awesome. A beach vacation is awesome. But paying off a credit card? Awesomely adult.
Big Winners

Sarah B.
Two whole dollars? Try not to spend it all in one place, you lucky winners!