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Spend money on things you love

anotherjen — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:33:48 -0500

Some of the best financial advice I ever got was to only spend money on things you absolutely love. Sure, we all have our expenses to take care of. But, after those are covered, where does the rest of your money go? I think it's so much more fulfilling to spend it on hobbies and experiences that really bring you joy (for me, my gym membership counts - it's how I run, which keeps me centered), than to fritter it away on lattes, lunches out or wherever your money disappears to.

Kudos to everyone who finds a hobby they love... no matter what it costs. I think these are the expenses that keep us all sane! =)

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Beverly Flaxington — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:29:53 -0500

As a working mom I feel my hobbies are the place where I am able to "indulge". I don't buy myself many new clothes, don't go out to eat much, and buy few household things but I am passionate about a few hobbies and will spend what I need to. Gym membership is key, tap dancing lessons, my rescued animals and golf are all non-negotiable. But, there are many free things that are hobbies -- I love to walk (with or without the dogs), ride my 10 year old bike and play ball in the yard with my kids, too!

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I agree. I'm very frugal

njgeiger — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:21:07 -0500

I agree. I'm very frugal about many things. But our vacations, my gym membership, a week long yearly ski trip and using our boat (waterskiing) are things where I don't think about the cost.

(Oh! I'm that way about heat and air conditioning too!)

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