It often costs a pretty penny to move to America, but some 90 Day Fiancé franchise stars have become known not just for their relationships, but how quickly they are to drop money unnecessarily. The United States is known for having some of the strictest immigration policies, and the process is complicated and expensive. Between having to wait months for a K-1 visa and having to get married in such a short amount of time—hence the show's title—American 90 Day Fiancé cast members who choose to bring their significant other to the U.S. spend a hefty amount of money to do so.
Some 90 Day Fiancé stars have not only dropped thousands of dollars on their foreign partners, but have actually sent an enormous amount of cash abroad to them—often without even having met in person first. David Murphey from 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 4 is one of the biggest examples, with the star ultimately spending upwards of $100,000 on his ex-fiancé Lana. Caesar Mack from Before the 90 Days season 3 sent a whopping $800 a month to his Ukrainian love interest Maria, while Nicole Nafziger from 90 Day Fiancé season 4 sent $6,000 to ex-fiancé Azan Tefou to open a beauty store—which never opened.
There are other 90 Day Fiancé stars who have spent just as much money, but for comparatively-worse reasons. Instead of saving money for what matters most, some franchise cast members have chosen to make unnecessary purchases that have come back to bite them. Fans especially don't like when those who appear on the TLC program ask the public for money when it's clear they could have saved their own. 90 Day Fiancé cast members who spend money frivolously can generally expect a lot of criticism.
Ariela Weinberg
Ariela Weinberg is the latest 90 Day Fiancé star to be accused by fans of spending frivolously as they watch her relationship with Biniyam Shibre unfold on season 9. Ariela and Biniyam are not new to the franchise, as the couple were previously on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way. After moving to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to live with Biniyam, the duo—plus their son, Aviel—moved to the United States to start their family life in America. Problems began to arise when Ariela's parents, Janice and Fred, told Ariela and Biniyam to take over paying for their new apartment. With only a couple thousand dollars in their bank account, Ariela was worried that they wouldn't be able to afford their home. Some fans have had sympathy for Ariela and Biniyam, but since Ariela just got multiple cosmetic procedures, like a Brazilian butt lift, many are wondering why she didn't save her money for the essentials.
Steven Frend
Steven Frend and Olga Koshimbetova aren't the first 90 Day Fiancé couple who have appealed to fans while struggling financially, but Steven's actions after the couple disclosed their financial problems left TLC viewers very upset. Stephen and Russian-born Olga briefly broke up after appearing on 90 Day Fiancé season 6, but the split didn't last long. In 2018, Steven and Olga set up a GoFundMe and asked fans if they could donate towards their goal of $15,000. This money was, according to Steven, going towards bills and childcare for their son, Alex. Just two months later, Steven showed off the progress of his massive chest tattoo cover-up. Fans were understandably critical of the fact that Steven spent money on a tattoo weeks after appealing for donations on GoFundMe, especially since tattoos aren't exactly cheap.
Yara Zaya
Yara Zaya and Jovi Dufren are one of the most recognized 90 Day Fiancé duos across the franchise, but that doesn't mean Yara, in particular, has escaped her fair share of criticism. Yara and Jovi have been on multiple TLC shows, including 90 Day Fiancé season 8 and 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 6. Yara eventually settled down with Jovi in his hometown, New Orleans, and the two had daughter Mylah in 2020. In August 2021, the family fled Louisiana for Dallas, TX, to avoid the impending Hurricane Ida; by the time Hurricane Ida dissipated, it had reached a category 4 and killed over 100 people. Fans were concerned for the family's safety—especially with a baby—but Yara quickly lost sympathy after she began posting videos of herself at a Louis Vuitton store with Mylah. Grabbing a fancy dinner with Jovi afterwards didn't help either, and Yara was immediately blasted for unnecessarily flaunting her wealth in the middle of escaping a deadly storm.
Jasmine Pineda
Jasmine Pineda and Gino Palazzolo had quite the tumultuous relationship on Before the 90 Days season 5, especially because Jasmine made it clear she had no problem spending other people's money. While the 32-year-old Panamanian has come around as a 90 Day Fiancé fan favorite thanks to her fiery personality, viewers are convinced that Jasmine will have no problem assuming control over Gino's finances once they get married based on her previous spending habits. Although Gino was unemployed while Jasmine was working multiple jobs, Jasmine wanted her partner to fund her apartment in Panama—which Gino apprehensively did. When Gino expressed concern over the arrangement, Jasmine simply told him to get a job. Combined with Jasmine wanting Gino to spend his savings on their relationship and her refusal to marry Gino with a prenuptial during the season 5 Tell-All, it's clear that Jasmine's spending methods aren't the wisest.
Guillermo Rojer
Like Ariela and Biniyam, Guillermo Rojer and his fiancée Kara Bass are currently starring on 90 Day Fiancé season 9. 28-year-old Kara met 23-year-old Guillermo at a restaurant in Dominican Republic, and the two became engaged eight months later. Now that Guillermo and Kara are in the United States together, the couple have been adjusting to living together and paying the bills, and with Guillermo's unemployment, money has been tight. With only a couple thousand dollars saved up between them, Guillermo has recently come under fire from fans for his desire to buy an expensive laptop despite having no job. Viewers are especially unimpressed with Guillermo's childish attempts to convince Kara that the laptop is necessary—despite Kara telling her partner that he could just use hers—with Guillermo quipping that Kara's "not his mom," and that he simply wants to "spend his money." With Guillermo and Kara's journey still playing out on TLC, 90 Day Fiancé fans will have to continue to watch to see how far this couple's finances last.
90 Day Fiancé airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EST on TLC.