Though financial stability is incredibly important, you don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy life to the fullest. There are plenty of things you can do even without much cash in your pocket. On top of that, if you do have some savings to spare, you can still splurge from time to time to indulge in some truly luxurious activities.
The r/AskReddit online community recently shared some of the extravagant behaviors they’ve come to love even though they’re not rich. Buying whatever you want to cook and taking frequent holidays is just the tip of the iceberg. Scroll down to find out how else folks love to treat themselves.
Bored Panda reached out to personal finance expert Sam Dogen, the author of the bestselling severance negotiation book, 'How To Engineer Your Layoff' and the host of the 'Financial Samurai' blog. He shed some light on what everyone should prioritize in life no matter their income and shared his thoughts on who can be considered to be 'rich' in the United States in this day and age. You'll find our full interview with Dogen below.
#21
Coffee.
All about that coffee, the beans, maker, grinder
39points
So if you ever find yourself envying someone in a different tax bracket, consider what your social life is like. It might be best to focus on strengthening genuine relationships with the people you care about the most, rather than worrying about how you’re not a millionaire (yet). In the meantime, don’t forget to treat yourself from time to time. Saving money is important, but if you never get to enjoy the fruits of your labor, perhaps it’s time to work fewer hours and spend more time with your family and friends?
#22
We have a garage fridge that is full of all different kinds of beverages.
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37points
#23
I leave the fridge door open when getting the butter out even though my dad said it would cost billions and send us to the streets.
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35points
#24
I only make about $50,000 to $60,000 a year, but I take international trips. Traveling is the stuff of life for me. I forego a lot of things so that I can save up to go on a big journey once a year.
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35points
#25
Buy name brand, expensive make up. In my defense it lasts much longer than drugstore.
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34points
#26
I buy small trash bags for the bathroom trash bins. My whole family uses grocery bags, but I don’t like how they always rip at the bottom.
32points
#27
I cook my dogs food. Ground beef, grains and veggie mix every week. Cheaper in the long run and better for her health.
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31points
#28
Every so often, I eat at restaurants that cost $50 to $100 per person.
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30points
#29
Upgrading to business class on long-haul flights to the east. It is so much better!
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29points
#30
Buy the $6 bottle of coffee creamer knowing damn well I’m on the $3 bottle kind of budget.
I can’t help it though. Cobani sweet cream just hits different.
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29points
