Ross Geller started out working at the Museum of Natural History in New York and later went on to teach at a major university. He has the steadiest and highest income of all the friends, and he manages his money pretty well. Even when he was out of work for a while, he never needed to borrow money from anyone. Apart from the one time he bought a bright red "cool" car for his thirtieth birthday, Ross almost never lets his emotions push him into pointless purchases.
What we can learn from Ross Geller:
Keep savings set aside for emergencies.
Anything can happen in life. You might lose your job, struggle with your mental health or go through a divorce. Be financially prepared for times like that.
Betting isn't a great idea.
Once, the friends decided to pool their money and try their luck at the lottery. Ross was the only one who objected, saying "the odds of winning are low, and I don't want to do something risky." A steady, reliable income is always a smarter choice than a one-off risky move.
Some expenses can't be avoided.
Of course, Ross didn't always make the right call. Remember the time he decided delivery for his new couch was too expensive, so he and Rachel would carry it over themselves? Even with Chandler coming to help, our three friends couldn't get the couch into his apartment and ended up breaking it. So remember that sometimes we can't save on everything.
