BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: Judge Greg Mathis attends the 2020 13th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on February 06, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for ESSENCE)
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Judge Greg Mathis is embracing living within his means so that he can give something to his grandbabies.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The popular TV judge is known for his tough love and expertise in law but he also uses his platform to teach fiscal responsibility.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 61-year-old who hails from Detroit shared a selfie Sunday on board a commercial flight. Though he’s likely made a decent fortune being a television court show arbitrator, he shared that he chooses to fly commercial over pricey private flights so that he can help fund his grandchildren’s college education.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So if you see Judge Mathis on your next flight, you can’t be too surprised as he opened up about his financially responsible choice.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Back flying commercial,” the TV judge wrote in his caption. “Those private planes were taking my grandchildren’s education expenses. I always choose financing college for future generations over personal convenience for myself.”</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Judge Mathis was lauded for his decision, with many Roommates expressing their appreciation for his candor and sacrifice for his babies.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Real parents make sacrifices, and grandparents love the hardest!!,” one Roommate wrote.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“No need to explain how you spend your money to someone that can’t even match it,” said another.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity jeweler Ben Baller even chimed in to confirm just how expensive those private flights really are.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“People forget a private jet round trip form LA to Miami is $75,000. To Asia around $250,000-$300,000 (and the worst possible scary experience with turbulence and maybe having to stop and refuel) don’t be surprised to see me on commercial and I rent a jet often. Save your $$$$ unless this is nothing for you,” he said.</span></p>
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