I know I shouldn't be watching TV hardly at all, but there's a new Scotiabank ad in heavy rotation which drives me nuts.
This is the text:
Advisor: "So with this financial plan you can save $1500 a year and still manage your expenses. It's like you're financially new and improved."
Man: "We can finally get your mom a laptop."
Woman: "...With some wi-fi."
(Me: :/ )
First of all, it's not "savings" if you instantly decide to spend it in less than one second. (Even before the gains have been realized.)
Secondly, $1500 for a laptop?! I really hope that's not what they meant and only a portion of their "savings" would go towards it.
Thirdly, is this how most people actually think? "Yay, that cost less so I can now buy more other stuff!"
I'd link to the video here but I don't think they deserve the trafffic.