Adds too much to the waist and takes too much from the wallet ... that's the word on the street about this gourmet dessert being served at a Sri Lankan resort, bub. It's a combo of fruit, a chocolate sculpture, some Irish cream and a gemstone. All that for the "reasonable" price of 14,500 smackers. Excluding tip.

This sweet is all about the show. Give me a $5.99 chocolate cake at Mel's Diner and I'm happy as all-get-out. Anyone who buys this dish is just trying to impress their friends. Are you doing the same deal?

It may not be with food, but you may be hanging on to your car (and its huge car payment) because you like the looks you get from the Joneses. But that won't feed you at retirement. You know what will? Investing the payment and making yourself a gazillion-aire. Be smart about your dough, baby. Make it work for you.