It is narrated from Sayyiduna Khabbab (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When the Children of Israel perished, they took to storytelling."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الكبير للطبراني / باب الخاء / 3690
Abdullah bin Abi al-Hudhayl (may Allah have mercy on him) said: I went to Sayyiduna Khabbab (may Allah be pleased with him) and saw dirhams lying uncovered in his house. I asked: What is this? He said: "I sold such-and-such estate of mine and I am spending it; I do not see anyone more entitled to it than myself."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الكبير للطبراني / باب الخاء / 3691