Star of "Friends," Matthew Perry, dies: Chandler Bing teaches us five valuable financial lessons

 Star of "Friends," Matthew Perry, dies: Chandler Bing teaches us five valuable financial lessons

I'm not very good at offering counsel. Would you be interested in a witty remark from me? Even if he says as much, Chandler of Friends imparts financial wisdom that is just as memorable as him. Matthew Perry, rest in peace!

Millions of admirers worldwide are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry's passing. However, he will always have a special place in our hearts as Chandler Bing, the witty, sardonic, and self-deprecating protagonist of the NBC sitcom "Friends," which aired from 1994 to 2004. In India, Netflix is now streaming the series.

In his first appearance, 25-year-old Perry, who had spent his childhood protecting himself from his conceited parents, falls in love with his neighbor Monica and weds her. In the show, Bing even plays a father.

Joey Tribbiani, his roommate, need acting classes and is always short on cash, so he pays for her. Determining Joey's true debt to Chandler is the subject of several websites. Our first lesson on money is this:

Lesson 1: Never receive your money back when you lend it.

It's not only Joey who lacks money all the time. A crucial component of "Friends," Ross Geller, also takes stuff from others.

Ross Geller: "May I have your blue tie, please? Emma spat in my mouth."

Chandler Bing: "All right, but when I get a job, you have to give it back." Naturally, by then, everyone will be dressed in silver jumpsuits and ties will be out of style."

By all means, lend money to friends and relatives if you are able to. Then, however, emulate Chandler. Recognize that you will never get your money back. Joey owes Chandler $115,000 over the course of the years, according to the site.

Second lesson: Chandler is a "frugal man" who always saves money!

Only Chandler seemed to have his head screwed on his shoulders among the pals. He works from nine to five. His place is good and the furniture is mediocre at best. Even Ross, who appears to have the most boring job in the world, becomes engaged in caring for a pet monkey, but he is not diverted by "nice things." When he thinks he's going to have to purchase Monica a ring, he stashes cash in a shoebox. To be honest, the only times we have all seen him spend money are when he pays his rent and his friend's acting classes. "I can handle this," he says. My middle name is Handle. In actuality, my first name is "handle" in the center."

Lesson 3: Chandler can afford to take chances

Chandler works at a corporate job that is so unremarkable that there is a running thread in the program where viewers attempt to figure out what he does and how he saves money. Consequently, he has saved up enough money to last him for months after realizing after years of working as a "Transponster" that he has to work in a creative profession. And he won't need to rely on charity to get by in New York after he interns at an advertising agency.

That alone sums up the lesson of money. Fulfill your obligations without grumbling. You will thus be able to pursue your interest without needing assistance from your parents.

Lesson Four: The expense of weddings

Chandler will inform you, "You'll be carrying their baby and giving them a Sony PlayStation," with regards to weddings.

He promises Monica that she won't have to spend her nest egg since he has saved enough, but when it comes to his own wedding, he watches her start to worry because her parents had spent all the money they had set aside for her wedding on a beach home. He has saved enough money for Monica to be able to afford the ideal wedding she has always desired, but we never truly know how much that is other than the fact that she yells, "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!"

Weddings are costly in India as well, and the common justification given by most people is "We should invite them since we were invited to their son/daughter's wedding." It stops being a celebration between two families and their closest friends and more of a societal duty. Instead of throwing expensive weddings, an increasing number of couples are opting to invest or save money for a down payment on a house. Use your money anyway you see fit. Even so, Chandler remarks sarcastically, "I'm glad we're having a rehearsal dinner," during his own wedding. I don't usually prepare my meals in advance."

Lesson 5: Online money management

"So it seems like this internet thing is here to stay," remarks Chandler. You too may learn how to invest online by paying attention. Naturally, if you're wise, you'll also need a money manager who can advise you on which investments to make. However, you will make more informed choices if you learn about other strategies and ideas.

Chandler, we will miss you. Bing. and all of your sardonic, humorous lines. I can't help but think about his joke every time I am going to ring the doorbell or even open the door: "I'm hilarious, right? How much do you know? You are a portal. You're solely fond of practical pranks."