For example, after he gives Travis an extra fifty cents, Walter asks Ruth, “ I need some money for carfare” (31 & 39). As shown here, Walter demonstrated how little he takes money seriously, and acts like they have an endless amount. His lack of understanding of how money should be treated will negatively affect him in the long run. In addition, as said in the film, after Ruth finds out what Walter had done, she tells mama, “The insurance money, Walter gave it away”. This illustrates how Walter can be too trusting with strangers about money, and how he does not take into account the risk he might be taking. Walter acts selfish and childish in not thinking how this might affect his whole family. Walter’s lack of concept of money can negatively affect him and those around