The Money Pro Tour has been rolling all around the United States hitting up 25 States in 25 Weeks teaching about making smarter money decisions… in the right order! 

Recently, @thefinancefrenchie and I were able to attend an awesome day of celebrating @spongebob turning 20 years old at the @mallofamerica in Bloomington, Minnesota.

You know that everywhere I go, I’m always thinking about Personal Finances! That’s why I thought it would be both valuable and funny to share the TOP 5 MONEY TIPS from the Bikini Bottom crew!

From one Spongebob fan to another, I hope you enjoy reading this! 

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
If you love what you do then it won’t “feel” like a job! Spongebob loves going to work at The Krusty Krab restaurant. He takes pride in his job and looks forward to each day. We can all learn a thing or two from this example. Putting your heart, soul and energy into your professional development allows you to reap the rewards of living a life with fulfillment. Way to go Spongebob! 

PATRICK STAR
Friendship is priceless. This silly starfish is Spongebob’s best buddy and always good for a laugh. He is proof that you can’t buy a good laugh with a great friend. Sometimes, the most valuable things in life are truly priceless. Who do you have in your life that you love sharing a good laugh with? Spend more time with them. That time is very valuable. 

SQUIDWARD TENTACLES
Having a musical instrument (or any hobby) to dive into with passion and adoration can make your life feel full. Squidward is infamous for being a grumpy and negative person. One thing in his life, however, that brings him great joy is being able to spend time playing his clarinet. There are tons of episodes that display Squidward enjoying playing music, and it’s easy to see that it plays a big role in his life. Many of us have hobbies or passions that we wish we could spend more time doing. This is time and money well spent. 

SANDY CHEEKS
When you have real estate in a good area, it can be very prosperous for both your quality of life, your passions, and your professional development. Just imagine that kind of rental income Sandy could get for that underwater house of hers! She is able to spend her time in her passion of science and studying underwater life, all while staying safe with an underwater home. Location, Location, Location! Without that piece of real estate, Sandy would never have been able to hang out in Bikini Bottom and be friends with the crew! 

MR. KRABS
What a character. Mr. Krabs is known for his greed and selfishness, and that he is willing to do just about anything for a dollar. While money is super important and deserves our attention and focus, it cannot be the ONLY thing in our lives. The entrepreneurial spirit is powerful, but you can’t allow it’s negatives to consume you. Eugene Krabs is a great cautionary example to not allow the chase for a dollar to lead us into poor decision making. 

What do you think about this list?  

Did you find these helpful?

Which one did you like most?

Any other characters I should have included?
PLANKTON? MRS. PUFF? MERMAIDMAN & BARNACLE BOY?
Seriously! Let me know in the comments below!

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