Ask HN: Would you sell your future earnings for cash today?

[pmikal]

Was just reading about these guys who are looking to sell their future earnings for cash today.

http://www.thrustfund.com/

I think this was mentioned before, but would you do it?

[bgnm2000]

Its interesting, but no - I wouldn't do it. I'd rather try to accomplish my goals without taking any money - especially feeling like I'm literally selling part of myself.

[pmikal]

So if I offered you 1 million for 3% of your future earnings, you wouldn't at all be tempted? What if the 1 million is tax free, cash in your account today?

[ig1]

There's nothing to stop someone bankrupting themselves to get out of the debt.

And if there was it would likely fall foul of anti-slavery laws and international treaties on the same.