What is another word for un-thriftiness?
Pronunciation: [ˈʌnθɹˈɪftɪnəs] (IPA) 
Un-thriftiness refers to the lack of ability to manage finances prudently. Synonyms for un-thriftiness include wastefulness, extravagance, prodigality, and spendthrift behavior. Wastefulness implies an excessive use of resources that results in unnecessary consumption. Extravagance refers to the excessive spending of money beyond one's needs. This may include the purchasing of luxury items or indulging in lavish expenditure. Prodigality is synonymous to extravagance, but with the connotation of recklessness or extreme lavishness. Spendthrift behavior refers to the tendency of spending money in a careless, imprudent, or thoughtless manner. All these synonyms for un-thriftiness describe poor financial strategies that can lead to financial difficulties and economic instability.
