Arkansas man spends 50% (or more) of his income on Pokémon cards. Why Caleb Hammer says 'it's gambling'
Yahoo Finance·2026-01-20 17:31
Jeffrey, a nursing student in Arkansas, thought he was being responsible by moving in with his sister to eliminate rent. But instead of using that financial breathing room to build savings, he doubled down on a far more expensive habit: Pokémon cards. Must Read On a recent episode of Caleb Hammer’s Financial Audit show on YouTube, the collector admitted he regularly spends thousands a month ripping open packs of cards, which is often more than he earns (1). “I spend at minimum 50% of my income on Poké ...