“Being an adult is realizing that $5,000 is a lot of money to owe and very little money to own” (or “Being an adult is realizing that $1,000 is little money to have, but a lot to owe”) is a saying that has been printed on many images.
 
“Being an adult is realizing that $5,000 is a lot of money to owe and very little money to own” was posted on Tumblr by sodomymcscurvylegs on July 28, 2014, and this received over 426,000 notes. “‘Being an adult is realizing that $5,000 is a lot of money to owe and very little money to own.”’— William & Mary” was posted on X/Twitter  by Yik Yak on November 25, 2014. “Being an adult is realizing that $5,000 is a lot of money to owe and very little money to own” was posted on Reddit—Showerthoughts on November 12, 2015.
 
“being an adult is realizing that $1,000 is a lot of money to owe and very little money to own” was posted on Facebook by Ashley Worley on September 8, 2014. “‘Being an adult is realizing $1,000 is very little money to have but a lot of money to owe’ -  Prince Henry Jr.” was posted on Facebook by Ramon Scarlett on February 14, 2016. “$1,000 isn’t a lot of money to have, but it is a lot to owe” was posted on Reddit—Showerthoughts on August 28, 2018.
 
“Being a adult is realizing $1,000 is little money to have but a lot to owe😂” was posted on X/Twitter by FLEA on February 20, 2024, and this received over 64,000 likes. “Being an adult is realizing that $1,000 is little money to have, but a lot to owe!” was posted on Facebook by More Crazy Stuff on February 24, 2024. “Being an adult is realizing having $1,000 is not a lot of money, but owing $1,000 is” was posted on Facebook by “im not right in the head.com” (and others) on May 6, 2024.
 
         
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sodomymcscurvylegs
Being an adult is realizing that $5,000 is a lot of money to owe and very little money to own.
steviepsyclone
FUCK
426,426 notes Jul 28th, 2014
 
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Harley Fox
August 25, 2014 at 5:35 AM ·
Being an adult is realizing that $5,000 is a lot of money to owe and very little money to own.
 
Facebook
Alfonso Irribarren
September 1, 2014 at 6:59 AM ·
Being an adult is realizing that $5,000 is a lot of money to owe, yet, very little to own.
   
Facebook
Ashley Worley
September 8, 2014 at 6:58 PM · Bristol, TN ·
being an adult is realizing that $1,000 is a lot of money to owe and very little money to own.
 
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dutch plan der linde
@pornstartrek
growing up is realizing that $1000 is a lot of money to owe but not a lot of money to have
2:23 AM · Oct 19, 2014
   
X/Twitter         
Yik Yak
@YikYakApp
“Being an adult is realizing that $5,000 is a lot of money to owe and very little money to own.” — William & Mary
3:58 PM · Nov 25, 2014
 
Facebook
Ricky Turner
March 9, 2015 at 12:54 PM ·
Being an adult means knowing that $5,000 is a lot of money to owe but very little money to own. Somebody needed that.
 
Facebook
Storm Moszkowicz
March 22, 2015 at 2:13 PM ·
Being an adult is realizing that $5,000 is a lot of money to owe, and not a lot to own.
 
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Angel
@2ndWinner
Being an adult is realizing $5,000 is alot of money to owe and very little to own
2:17 AM · Mar 23, 2015
 
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Asher
@AshySkates
I’m in that phase where $5K is a lot of money to owe, but not a lot of money to have.
4:12 PM · Apr 19, 2015
   
X/Twitter
Poindexter Brainchild
@PoindexterBC
@Anonnness I knew I was an adult when I realized $5K is a lot of money to owe, but not a lot of money to have.
11:41 PM · May 18, 2015
     
X/Twitter
andilu ✿
@xoxokittea
@TheHeatedMo Being an adult is realizing that $1,000 is a lot of money to owe, but not a lot of money to have.
8:47 PM · Nov 4, 2015
       
X/Twitter
Yik Yak
@YikYakApp
“Being an adult is realizing that $5,000 is a lot of money to owe and very little money to own.” — College of William & Mary
1:55 AM · Nov 12, 2015
 
Reddit—Showerthoughts
cpu5555—November 12, 2015
Being an adult is realizing that $5,000 is a lot of money to owe and very little money to own.
 
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Ramon Scarlett
February 14, 2016 at 2:15 PM ·
“Being an adult is realizing $1,000 is very little money to have but a lot of money to owe” -  Prince Henry Jr.
 
X/Twitter
Mandy Rice
@Manderifffic
Adulthood is knowing $1000 isn’t a lot of money to have but it is a lot of money to owe.
8:03 PM · May 15, 2016 from Omaha, NE
   
X/Twitter
k.
@LichatLaw
Adulthood is realizing $1000 is a lot of money to owe and not a lot of money to have
9:17 AM · Jul 13, 2016
   
X/Tiwtter
𝑅𝑒𝑑 𝑄𝑢𝑒𝑒𝑛 👑
@RedQueensChaos
You know you’ve reached adulthood when you realize $3,000 is a lot of money to owe, but not a lot of money to have. #adulting
6:23 PM · Aug 13, 2016
   
X/Twitter
Zauzzie Stone
@Zauzzie
Being an adult is realizing $5,000 isnt a lot of money to have but is a lot of money to owe.
2:35 PM · Nov 13, 2016
 
Reddit—Showerthoughts
MuricanTragedy5—February 10, 2017
$5000 isn’t a lot of money to have, but it’s a lot of money to owe.
 
Reddit—Showerthoughts
jstohler—August 28, 2018
$1,000 isn’t a lot of money to have, but it is a lot to owe
       
Reddit—Personalfinance 
trackmaster400—August 4, 2019
$1000 is a lot to owe, but a little to have. Extra cash edition.
 
X/Twitter 
Andy
@AEM7694
Heard this years ago, and it’s stuck with me ever since. “$10,000 isn’t a lot of money to have, but it is a lot to owe.”
9:22 AM · May 28, 2022
 
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Afotey
@n_afotey
Like they say, $100 is not a lot of money to have, but it’s a lot to owe
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Joe Funds
@JoeUnchained
Apr 25, 2022
The CONCEPT of MONEY is very CIRCUMSTANTIAL. Because chale having 1000ghc may feel like having nothing, but needing 1000ghc is crazy.
6:29 AM · Jun 19, 2022
 
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DXSHIN XESXES
@sonofmetatron
$1,000 isn’t a lot of money to have but it is a lot to owe.
6:43 AM · Mar 29, 2023
 
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Atlas
@DentesLeo
$10K isn’t very much a lot of money to have.
But it’s a lot to owe.
(The number is irrelevant to the lesson).
10:47 PM · Apr 29, 2023
 
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Henry Kane
@TheHenryKane
Clear that £10,000 debt I have. £10k isn’t a lot of money to have, but it’s a hell of a lot to owe.
7:05 AM · Sep 22, 2023
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X/Twitter 
FLEA 🇭🇹
@babyibeenajointa
Being a adult is realizing $1,000 is little money to have but a lot to owe😂
9:27 AM · Feb 20, 2024
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Facebook
99 Percent
February 20, 2024 at 3:16 PM ·
Being a adult is realizing $1,000 is little money to have but a lot to owe😂
 
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Jonathan The Mr Menace
@sillyboneswag95
Being an adult is realizing $1000 is lil money to have but a lot to owe 😂
12:07 PM · Feb 21, 2024
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Erik Ramos
@EriksRamos
Being an adult is realizing that $1,000 is not a lot of money to have but a lot to owe 😮‍💨🥲
10:07 AM · Feb 24, 2024
 
Facebook
More Crazy Stuff
February 24, 2024 at 3:00 PM ·
Being an adult is
realizing that $1,000 is
little money to have,
but a lot to owe!
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iFunny
ZebraCakes
25 feb 2024
Being an adult is realizing $1,000 is little money to have but a lot to owe
   
X/Twitter
Talkin’ Shiz
@talkin_shiz
Being an adult is realizing that $1000 is not a lot of money, but a lot to owe.
3:28 PM · Mar 10, 2024
 
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Anna
@anniplaze
My favorite post I saw recently went something along the lines of “$1000 is not a lot of money to have but it’s a lot to owe somebody”
And I felt that in my SOUL.
1:09 PM · Apr 9, 2024
 
Facebook
im not right in the head.com
May 6, 2024 at 3;20 PM ·
Being an adult is realizing having
$1,000 is not a lot of money but
owing $1,000 is.
   
Facebook
ManShed
May 6, 2024 at 3:32 PM ·
Being an adult is realizing having
$1,000 is not a lot of money but
owing $1,000 is.
 
X/Twitter
Captain Awesome
@captawesome100
Being an adult is realizing having $1,000 is not a lot of money… but owing $1,000 is.
11:28 PM · May 6, 2024