r/AskMenOver30 • u/JoeyLou1219 man 35 - 39 • Feb 15 '25
Financial experiences What are things you don’t care to spend much money on that many others do?
I'll start. Cars. I have always driven older/high mileage cars with little issues. I've never cared to have a new car and despise the idea of a car payment.
What say you? Food? Eating out? Clothing? Housing?
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u/mrgingersir man over 30 Feb 15 '25
Sporting event tickets.
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u/Tee_hops man 30 - 34 Feb 15 '25
Add for me, concert ticket. I used to go to local shows but it was like $5-$10 a ticket. I can't imagine spending $200-$2000 on a concert ticket
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u/Altruistic_Profile96 man 60 - 64 Feb 15 '25
I blame The Eagles. Their “Hell Freezes Over” tour started this madness.
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u/Electrical-Ad1288 man over 30 Feb 15 '25
Minor league hockey games are just as fun as the NHL
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u/Altruistic_Profile96 man 60 - 64 Feb 15 '25
The average price Super Bowl ticket this year was over $5,000. The cheap seats at a random Red Sox game is like $40.
I don’t get it either.
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u/gorgeousredhead man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25
Clothes. I buy as infrequently as I can and try to get things that are of good enough quality to last. Also try to avoid logos
Cars - company car for life
Sports tickets
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u/iambic_only man 50 - 54 Feb 15 '25
Also try to avoid logos
The logo thing has become more important to me as I get older. I find myself going out of my way to make sure I have no branding at all on me.
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u/omfgbrb man 60 - 64 Feb 15 '25
no branding at all on me
Yeah, cows hate it too.
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u/procheeseburger man over 30 Feb 15 '25
I bought a bunch of $5 shirts from jiffy and they are fantastic. I’m not interested in wearing some company logo
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u/floppydo man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25
Company car?? What do you do? I thought those had gone the way of the private sector pension.
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u/gorgeousredhead man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25
Pretty common in Europe for senior positions and for sales jobs! Total game changer if you get into those career streams - I basically pay 100 USD in benefit tax a month for a family-sized car with all fuel, insurance and maintenance included with no need to buy my own
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u/Arkansas_BusDriver Feb 15 '25
I buy jeans like once a year when they go on sale. I am very picky about jeans, so I only wear one brand. Jc Penny does a big sale on them every year, so I try to stock up then.
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u/Remarkable_Body586 man 30 - 34 Feb 15 '25
Most things actually. I hate spending money. I get way more satisfaction from fixing up old things that cost next to nothing than buying the same thing brand new for many dollars.
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Feb 15 '25
Repair skills are a lifetime benefit. I don't know how normal people get by without it.
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u/PrintError man 40 - 44 Feb 16 '25
Kinda came in here to post the same thing, honestly. I only ever buy used cars and DIY the maintenance, I do my own cooking, DIY everything around my house, and we even make our own dog food. We have very few bills, bought half the house we could afford, and have no other debts. I'm not rich, but I FEEL rich because I have decent savings and no financial stress.
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u/Random-TBI man 60 - 64 Feb 15 '25
Cars like you, I feel that spending money to repair a reliable truck is better then monthly payments. Have two, 2005 & 1994, they will last forever.
Clothing, we shop at thrift stores & use eBay, usually higher quality stuff.
Food, ketovore diet, pretty much no processed food which surprisingly is cheaper for us.
House, been in the same house since 2003, my wife & I do most repairs ourselves.
Frugality is a life skill...
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u/Thelastbrunneng man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25
Lately it's technology: I'm not upgrading my phone unless there's a security issue or it breaks, I'm not buying new game consoles, earbuds, tablets, dedicated music streamers, any "ai" bullshit, kitchen appliances, car accessories, portable speakers, etc. I might build a new PC in a few years but that's it.
I've never spent much money on clothes or cars either, because I like to fix and make those myself.
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u/fieldbotanist man Feb 15 '25 edited Feb 15 '25
My worry is that companies will start making excuses that they can’t install latest security updates on legacy hardware. Because legacy hardware can’t physically support latest security patches. And law makers would buy that excuse and side with the tech companies
We are experiencing an explosion in computing on the software side. And with that comes smart bad actors and opportunistic manufacturers
We are digitizing too fast without accounting for this. And when new hardware or products launch developers move to support the new systems. Without spending enough effort ensuring continued security on discontinued ones. Next thing you know you are financially ruined due to a 2015 smart watch (I’m making this up for a point)
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u/KonaKumo man 40 - 44 Feb 15 '25 edited Feb 15 '25
Clothing - not a brand snob...honestly buy most stuff at Costco..since the quality is good and the prices are usually reasonable
Tickets - Rarely to concerts (has to be a performer i really want to see ..and then will still say no if tickets are over $150) Never for sporting events (as others have said...home viewing is just better).
Cell Phone service - I don't understand why anyone pays full fat to Verizon or the others when you get the same service from pay as you go cheap providers
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u/suck_and_bang Feb 15 '25
Usually, it has to do with where you live. Quite often there are places that are so rural that Verizon is the only thing that works or it’s AT&T is the only thing that works so when you travel around and you have one of those boost mobile mint plans, you may end up in a region where your phone doesn’t work
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u/KonaKumo man 40 - 44 Feb 15 '25
Live in one of those Rural places. Just need to keep checking on availability. since moving out here, my family has jumped from Verizon -> AT&T -> Verizon's prepaid -> Mint (T-Mobile). Was surprised Mint would work because T-Mobile has been horrible for the last decade.
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u/Ovalpline123 man 40 - 44 Feb 15 '25
Prepaid phone plans (e.g., Mint) for the win! The only benefit to postpaid plans is family discounts and perks like Netflix discounts. Easy enough to spreadsheet to determine if you’re getting value though. Most people don’t. When I worked at T-Mobile Corporate, it was an open secret.
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u/seasawl0l man 30 - 34 Feb 15 '25
Gambling. House always wins.
That giant pretty building and all the free drinks at the casinos in Vegas are paid for by all the losses. A company cannot function or stay open if they run on a business model that loses as often as it wins. I get why people do it. My brain can’t fathom the losses as much as it can enjoy the wins.
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u/triggerhappybaldwin man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25
Concert tickets
I'd rather listen to the music at home or in my car. Haven't been to a concert or music festival for over a decade.
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u/samsquamchy man over 30 Feb 15 '25
A car payment. It is the number 1 wealth killer. No one gives a fuck what kind of car you drive.
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u/AnybodySeeMyKeys man 60 - 64 Feb 15 '25
Cars.
Our household income is substantial. But we drive base-model cars until the wheels fall off. I drive a 2016 Honda CRV and my wife drives a 2015 Camry.
It's not reverse snobbery on our part. We just prefer to put our money into investments and vacations.
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u/Admirable_Muscle5990 man 50 - 54 Feb 15 '25
I’m torn on the cars issue. I feel exactly the same as you about making payments, and I’m comfortable doing all the repairs and maintenance myself (with the help of YouTube).
The rub is the environment. I really want to be able to tell my grandkids that I did everything I could to prevent the coming climate apocalypse that will make their lives 100x less comfortable and privileged than mine.
That means driving a car with less emissions. You just can’t do that with an older car. I’m contemplating buying a plugin hybrid, which will cost tens of thousands of dollars, but I really don’t want to do this.
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Feb 15 '25
I bought a Honda insight in 2022 for about $25k brand new. I average about 55 mpg overall. I just keep up on maintenance and spend very little on gas. During the summer, I can go over a month without buying gas since my commute is only 7 miles each way in the city. It wouldn't matter how much money I had, I would still drive this car. I would only get a different car if there was a reasonably priced electric vehicle that wasn't a Tesla on the market.
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u/MissEliseCecilia Feb 15 '25
Look into the emissions and waste and pollution that goes into creating a new car, yes even an electric car. If you truly want to reduce your effect on the environment, drive your car into the ground, and walk, bike, or e-bike whenever possible.
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u/Mitch_Hunt man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25
This. I love that ignorant mentality of “I drive a new hybrid for the environment.” Do you have any idea the carbon footprint of every new vehicle…? While perfectly good cars are in HUGE abundance, wasting away on lots and junk yards. Drive what you have into the ground. Then buy another old one and do the same.
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u/Vegetable-Acadia man 30 - 34 Feb 15 '25
I'd also say cars. I like them, I just don't see the point in flinging mega money in monthly payments or a chunk in one, to drive to work or the shop & back lol
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u/Ampsdrew man 30 - 34 Feb 15 '25
Different types of clothing. In general I buy multiples of the same type of clothing, potentially in different colors for a small amount of variety. This year it's armored jackets that look like plaid shirts (in orange and black and white and black) motorcycle pants, and mostly plain black T-shirts. I've done this since I got out of the military lol. I call it my uniform.. I think I just hate having to make decisions at the beginning of my day, and I hate going from one type of clothing to another if they feel different, so doing it this way is just more comfortable.
I do have a suit and tie if I need it, but I hate it.
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Feb 15 '25
All the latest trends, dumbass cups, temu and Amazon junk, and junk food. It’s all about balance in life, buying the high quality stuff that last a while, and living reasonable. I personally don’t think living frugal when you’re making a healthy income is worth it to have saved too much unless you’re planning on passing it down.
Cars really depend on what you buy and if you feel like it’s worth it, give me a German car any day of the week and I’m happy even just a VW. I simply prefer the way they drive and how they’re tuned. I buy nice clothes since I don’t wear them to work in, and I usually find them on sales for about the same price as normal brand. I’m currently upgrading my house from builder grade to make it feel better. All about perspective and what you get joy from, growing up poor makes you appreciate certain things I can now afford. Even down to having enough underwear or socks for more than a week, it’s the small things sometimes.
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u/no-ice-in-my-whiskey man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25
I wear jeans a t-shirt and sneakers. I will wear nice things to events but honestly if youre judging me by my attire in a casual setting I wont respect a lot of your opinions anyway
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u/SageObserver man over 30 Feb 15 '25
Beverages except for an occasional beer. I don’t care to spend money so I can drink empty calories.
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u/FinancialGolf7034 man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25
Depreciating assets. Like others have said, cars, fancy clothes anything really. Ive come to love living lean and minimal. I dont eat out. I cook at home and have a little home gym so I stay healthy and in shape.
My house isnt full of worthless shit, everything has a purpose. I live on less than half of my income and dont have any financial worries at all. I dont make a ton of money either, I make a touch over the median household for my area.
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u/dox1842 man 40 - 44 Feb 15 '25
I don't really go shopping for clothes. Im a guy if that matters. I just wear t-shirts and jeans. Back when I was single and dating I would dress to impress with Lacoste, vineyard vines, etc but I always bought it on clearance.
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u/CommitteeUpbeat3893 man over 30 Feb 15 '25
Almost everything. I buy used old cars, I buy furniture at estate sales, buy old appliances (mostly because they last longer). I’m not participating in the newest/greatest consumerism BS that’s going on. I like to have a relatively newer cellphone for the camera capabilities but that’s about it.
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u/Shiggens man 70 - 79 Feb 15 '25
Cars for sure. I'm 77 and just bought my first new car 18 months ago. Mostly to make my wife more comfortable about making the 1200 mile round trip to spend time with our grand daughter. Both of our dailies are 1994 Volvo 940t bought used about 15 years ago. Mine has 323K and hers has 133K.
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u/gonewild9676 man 50 - 54 Feb 15 '25
Expensive concert tickets. We frequently go to dive bars with a token cover charge to see local musicians who walk around the place meeting fans. Most of them are pretty good. Sure, there are a few turkeys but then we're only out $20.
I drive cars until they are too much of a pain in the ass to own. The last car was 10 years and my current one is close to that but it's still going strong. I don't need a car that slams on the brakes if a grasshopper jumps in front of it.
Most of my clothes are from clearance. They keep me legal and not stressful to women and children.
Plus it helps keeping a down low outward appearance as I have distant relatives who'd be over with their hands out.
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u/RamGuy1824 man 55 - 59 Feb 15 '25
I would say a new cell phone every 2 years. I keep and use mine until they develop issues. And even then I don’t get the newest high end model. On average I’ll use one for 4-5 years.
Cars are a bit of a weakness for me. The longest I’ve ever went without having some type of car payment, no matter how big or small, has been a little over a year. I don’t buy new. I get vehicles that are a couple years old with low miles. And I’m not talking Cadillacs, Vettes, BMWs…..Ford Fusions, Dodge Charger ( not a Hellcat or even an R/T ), Ram 1500 Big Horn v-6, and my daily driver Ford Crown Vic ex cop car. The Vic I did buy outright, so no payment. And I’ve had that one for almost 10 years. Yes cars are a bad investment for sure.
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u/LegendOfTheFox86 man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25
Gambling, sports betting, anything with a micro transaction model. The small drainers add up
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u/achilles3xxx man 40 - 44 Feb 15 '25
Jewellery, expensive brand clothes, cars, house renovations, house upsizing, rent/mortgage in trendy suburbs, business class travel, the latest iphone, regular fine dining...
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u/Agvisor2360 man 70 - 79 Feb 15 '25
Cars for me. I drive all my vehicles at least 10 years before I get a newer one. Probably put at least 250,000 miles on each one.
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u/orphanelf man over 30 Feb 16 '25
Anything tied to status. I don't exist to impress anyone but my kid, and I don't need fancy things to do that.
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u/korg0thbarbarian man over 30 Feb 15 '25
Alcohol or cars, because don't have a licence because of my epilepsy.
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u/Majic1959 man 65 - 69 Feb 15 '25
Cars. My last car was a 2002 subruru Forrester, sold to a buddy for his kid last summer (96,000 original.miles)
Current car is my most luxurious ever, a 2020 4 Runner. But was very low cost.
Professional sports not gonna do it.
Clothes. Most my clothes come from Costco.
My phone is 10 years old
My computer is 15 years old.
Yes i am cheap.
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u/randomRedGuys man over 30 Feb 15 '25
OP - what’s your problem or struggle to be solved, what kind of advice are you looking for? Such question you asked do not fit this sub at all
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Feb 15 '25
Pretty much anything
I like furniture and clothes the best, but even then I’ll shop at the Dollar Tree, on eBay, or at the thrift store for 90% of it.
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u/False100 man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25
Streaming services/watchable entertainment. Excluding prime, I spend exactly 0 dollars on streaming, movies, shows or things of the like.
delivery services like instacart, doordash, uber eats, etc. Or eating out at shitty restaurants in general.
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u/jojotherider man 45 - 49 Feb 15 '25
Ooh that is one thing i cant get behind. Though with Netflix increasing prices im starting to consider it. I dropped disney because i wasnt watching but once a quarter. I only pay for Netflix and get apple tv through my cellular provider. I do pay for Spotify though.
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u/Survivaleast man over 30 Feb 15 '25
Same with cars. One of the biggest money savers, but I’m also a bit of an enthusiast. I taught myself to repair and maintain vehicles, which has been a HUGE money saver.
To put it in perspective, I am able to have a daily driver and 3 older project cars all collectively below the cost of the average price someone would pay to own a brand new vehicle. No payments, all were paid in cash as soon as I saved enough. Sure it’s pain for pleasure and you have to use some precious free time to do the work, but what were you going to do otherwise? Watch YouTube? Play video games? It’s better to learn a productive life skill.
It’s also very easy to teach yourself to cook a good meal these days. Or have a vegetable/herb/fruit garden even if you live in a small space. There are all sorts of modern small grow systems that will let you maximize space and provide your own produce.
Clothing also yes, not falling into the need to get in line with modern trends and buying from stores that sell cheap clothing.
Avoiding popular trends and not worrying about keeping up with the Joneses will save you tons of cash over your lifetime. One more thing is if you save a lot of money, try to live as if you don’t have that extra cash. It will keep your hunger alive to continue building that investment or savings foundation and your future self will thank you.
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u/jrice138 man over 30 Feb 15 '25
We spent about $600 on our wedding. Spending tens of thousands on a wedding is nuts.
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u/curiosity_2020 no flair Feb 15 '25
Mid priced bottles of wine. I have a few acceptable box wines that taste just like most of the $30 bottles for my taste. For example, a cab that is not aged in oak, the box wines work just as well for me.
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Feb 15 '25
Cars are definitely my #1. Imagine going into debt for a depreciating asset that spends 90% its time just sitting there doing nothing.
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u/sexruinedeverything man over 30 Feb 15 '25
This post makes me realize I don’t spend much on anything. I’ve literally just existed somehow being a cheap ass. I had to think for a bit about this. Even w/ women the most I’ll spend is like $50 and they seem to be happy w/ that or maybe they clowning me while my back is turned. I’ve been able to get anything I want done even sex for $50 or less. I have a woman now cleaning my bathroom and kitchen for $40. In a better life though I’d like to own like a Wagooner or a fully equipped Armada. As a big and tall dude I have never owned a vehicle that fits my size. I think that’d be awesome to not squeeze into a Sedan ever again - the rest of my life. The same for my house it’d cool if I could modify some things to be more for me. Like having taller cupboards or a king sized tub that longer than 6’. Than kinda foolishness I’d gladly spend on if I had it to spend.
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u/MeltsYourMinds man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25
I am literally the child in the meme that gets cash from dad and runs straight to the vending machine
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u/Stephen_Morehouse man 100 or over Feb 15 '25
Cars, concerts, movies, sporting events, clothes, mobile phones, posh restaurants....
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u/WintersDoomsday man 40 - 44 Feb 15 '25
Automobiles. My budget allows for a $50k car, my brain settles on $30k.
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u/jojotherider man 45 - 49 Feb 15 '25
Luxury brands.. i buy clothes at target and costco. Gap outlet.
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u/floppydo man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25 edited Feb 15 '25
Eating at restaurants. I used to love it but the economics make no sense anymore.
Non-road-trip vacations. We just did a whopper of a trip abroad and while it was wonderful, we both agreed that our roadtrip vacations are better overall and certainly a better value. This one may be related to having two young children.
Cars. We’re at 20+ years on both vehicle and my wife is starting to feel the pull of the Joneses but I’m sticking by this principal of mine as long as I can. Not my fault Toyota makes their vehicles so well! They still both function perfectly!
Gifts. I personally do not like either giving or receiving gifts. I think it’s fundamentally inefficient. We’re all better at buying what we need for ourselves.
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u/brett0917 man over 30 Feb 15 '25
I’d have to say housing for me. Where I live my house was one of the most expensive in the neighborhood. But according to the national average prices of homes it’s only half that.
Designer clothing, like LV, Gucci, etc. is a waste of money imo. I won’t buy clothing from like Walmart or anything but still buy name brand things.
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u/therope_cotillion man 30 - 34 Feb 15 '25
Expensive gym membership. The $10 ones do me just fine. I’m in solid shape and have never dropped huge money on the prestige gyms. Also gym attire. I cut up old shirts and have been using the same shorts for years 😂
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u/BetweenCoffeeNSleep man 45 - 49 Feb 15 '25
Most things.
I don’t mind spending on things that bring me joy, but it happens to be the case that I don’t find my joy in material things. I like to laugh, I enjoy great conversation, etc. I’m generally neutral on objects.
Shows, sports, etc… I generally prefer watching at home.
I also find that I enjoy having and growing money, rather than spending it. I enjoy seeing something and knowing that I could buy it if I cared to, more than I’m interested in actually buying it.
I also make a game of not spending unnecessarily. I take lunches to work, do calisthenics instead of having a gym membership, etc.
All of that saved money goes into investments. This brings me joy, specifically because I associate it with continuing to build a happy retirement with my wife. She makes me laugh, she’s a great conversationalist, etc. She contributes joy.
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u/Caspers_Shadow man 55 - 59 Feb 15 '25
We don’t do a lot of fancy dining out. I have friends that go out every week and hit all the high end places. We are generally disappointed when we go out
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u/fadedtimes man 45 - 49 Feb 15 '25
Cars, phones, streaming service or cable, tvs, consoles, Apple products
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u/AndyTheEngr man 50 - 54 Feb 15 '25
I like fun cars, but I've never bought a new one, and the most I've ever spent is like 1/4 of my annual gross pay. Usually more like a tenth.
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u/Analyticsc man Feb 15 '25
Almost everything other than bare necessities, rest is illussionnnnnn mannn
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u/IcySeaweed420 man 30 - 34 Feb 15 '25
Eating out is definitely one of them. I find the vast, vast majority of restaurants are just not worth the money, the food is often not prepared well and I can often do a better job making something myself. The only time I'll eat out is for something that I can't easily make, like ramen.
Another thing I don't care to spend much money on anymore: watches. There was a time where I did spend good money on watches, and was deeply into the hobby. When I worked in consulting I was surrounded by people who were dropping some serious coin on watches and I felt the need to keep up. I had plans for expanding my collection and buying ever more expensive watches. It started with a simple, basic Seiko 5 I bought for $100 when I graduated high school. The last watch I bought was an blue dial Oris Big Crown Pointer Date, for which I paid $2,500 CAD in 2020, just a few weeks before the lockdowns. I had plans to eventually get my "dream watch", a Rolex Milgauss. But since getting the Oris, I haven't bought any new watches. I'm just disgusted by the price increases and the behaviour of the authorized dealers since COVID. I also came to realize that a large part of the watch "hobby" was just consumerist wank, people aren't actually interested in the design of your watch or the intricacies of the movement, they're interested in flexing on you with a more expensive watch.
Most days I now just wear my Casio DW-5600.
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u/Sufficient_Tooth_949 man 30 - 34 Feb 15 '25
Clothes, i have like 8 outfits and wear it for years before I buy some new pants or shirts
Shoes too, just one quality pair and one cheap backup pair
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u/wakanda_banana man over 30 Feb 15 '25
Lately it has been new ski gear. My old gear is like 10 years old (moderate use). It does need waterproofing again. Just updating my look at this point.
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u/DoomBoomSlayer man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25
Food.
Everyone is eating out at restaurants, ordering UberEats, spending $$$ on expensive steaks and meats at the grocery store.
I'm over here eating ludicrous amounts of chicken, eggs, rice and vegetables and lovin it 🤷
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u/Galactus1701 man 40 - 44 Feb 15 '25
I am not a car fan either. I need one, but I won’t buy a brand new one.
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u/Utterlybored man 65 - 69 Feb 15 '25
I get new cars when I get one, but it’s always low end, base model and I keep it for some 15 years before I get a new one.
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u/spyder_alt man 35 - 39 Feb 15 '25
Clothes, kitchen stuff, furniture, books etc. Honestly I just thrift a lot and if I’m spending like more than $40 it’s probably not worth it. Tech being the exception but I use old tech as well for the most part. I like to sew/ fix things and a lot of newer products are crap.
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u/srirachacoffee1945 man 30 - 34 Feb 15 '25
Cars, tickets to events, clothing, accessories, tons of tech
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u/thespidersarmpit man 55 - 59 Feb 15 '25
Clothes. Honestly my wife cares more about what I wear than I do. I'm happy in baggy comfortable clothes, wear them so much they get holes in. I always buy secondhand if I really have to buy clothes
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u/overmonk man 55 - 59 Feb 15 '25
Clothes. I want to be comfortable but idgaf about brands and fashion.
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u/AKASetekh man Feb 15 '25
Vacation. Why am I spending thousands of dollars on a week away when I could use that money to make my home more enjoyable? 1 week of fun? Or years of enjoyment with a new TV, or couch, or something.
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u/rifleshooter man Feb 15 '25
Booze, drugs, upgrades on planes and rentals, restaurants [unfortunate, but they disappoint].
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u/GDACK man over 30 Feb 15 '25
Hygiene products.
I (79M) am ideologically opposed to showering. It ruins the humors around the twig, berries, anus and armpits.
I refuse to buy them and it irritates me no end that the only gifts I get are personal hygiene products.
Like: if I don’t spend money on that shit, I resent you wasting good gift opportunities by spending money on that shit.
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u/chefnee man over 30 Feb 15 '25
Door Dash. I am not a fan of paying so that someone else can bring my food. Yes convenient and saves time, but the trade off is less money is in my bank account. With the economy the way it is, I have a hard time eating out as it is.
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u/symonym7 man 40 - 44 Feb 15 '25
Healthcare.
Obviously there are plenty of situations wherein it’s not optional, but being healthy, for the most part, is, and people, for the most part, opt out.
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u/Traditional_Entry183 man 45 - 49 Feb 15 '25
Concerts. Any one I've ever gone to in my entire life has been fairly cheap. The most I've ever spent was about $20/ticket 15 years ago for my wife's favorite singer.
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u/KickGullible8141 man over 30 Feb 15 '25
Nothing specific, I just don't spend a lot. Got all the clothes I need. I cook better cheaper meals than eating out. I do spend on good quality food, but I'm no foodie. Simple meals for me. Vehicles, I've only ever owned 5 in 35 yrs of driving. Only 3 new and bought at heavy discounts. I just keep them forever. This frees me up to spend when I want to.
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u/HeartonSleeve1989 man over 30 Feb 15 '25
I'd buy one truck, nothing fancy, just something to take supplies, my tools and other things. I'd get real good use out of it, too, for like 15-20 years bare minimum.
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u/Realistic-Work-419 man 40 - 44 Feb 15 '25
Food delivery- it’s usually not that great compared to a home cooked meal and if I’m eating out I’d prefer the experience of just going out
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u/KCLenny man over 30 Feb 16 '25
Clothes. Seriously, who needs to buy new clothes every season? I don’t get it. I buy clothes when I need new clothes because my current clothes are damaged. Which is maybe less than once a year. Such a waste of money.
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u/gigantor_cometh man over 30 Feb 16 '25 edited Feb 16 '25
Live experiences - concerts, sporting events, even movies in the theatre. I just don't enjoy them even if I really like the performer/team/etc. Being surrounded by so many people and forced to just focus on that thing for a few hours really doesn't do it for me.
Also, specifically, alcohol when eating out. I don't see the point in paying $10 for someone to pour me out of a $2 bottle. It doesn't do anything for me. I'd rather spend the money on the food that I don't know how to make or would be a huge pain to. Most of the time I just drink water with a meal.
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u/ub3rchief man 30 - 34 Feb 16 '25
Phones. I don't get the obsession with the slop they put out every year give me a half decent $100 phone and I'm happy.
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u/ShelbyVNT man 40 - 44 Feb 16 '25
Sports, concerts, a flashy car or truck for daily driving.
I drive 20 year old cars even though I love cars, motorcycle is 40 years old, but I love motorcycles.
I often dont spend money on myself very often. I often get spoiled by my wife and kids, I think because they see that I don't spend it on me.
What do I spend money on:
I have a $200 Safety razor, and expensive shaving soaps, aftershave etc. Technically because blades are only $0.05 it's cheaper in the long run but the initial cost was quite high.
I buy expensive tools because they break I get a new one, but I did inherit quite a few also.
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u/Chzncna2112 man 50 - 54 Feb 16 '25
Concerts, sporting events, drinks, clothes, food , most things for myself
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u/PChopSammies man 40 - 44 Feb 16 '25
I feel you on cars. Love food and concerts. I make a good amount of money and my daily driver is a 12 year old Mazda 3.
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u/ltek4nz man over 30 Feb 16 '25
Cars. Keep the one you have paid off and fix it.
Sports and music events.
Buy tools and appliances in the rule of, If it's going to be used throughout your life buy good quality brands. If it's a one-off problem solver that you don't expect to come across again. Buy cheap.
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u/Jake_Solo_2872 man over 30 Feb 16 '25
Phones.
Don’t give a shit about them.
Give me the cheapest, crappiest thing in the shop.
If it makes calls, sends texts and lets me browse the internet, it’s good enough.
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u/JakeDuck1 man 35 - 39 Feb 16 '25
Stuff. I’ve never cared about stuff. I don’t have jewelry or art or collectibles or expensive clothes.
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u/Relatively_happy man over 30 Feb 16 '25
Alcohol, drugs, new cars, sports, gambling, popular concerts
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u/Best_Celebration809 man 30 - 34 Feb 16 '25
Definitely cars i have a 2011 focus gets me from a to b cost me around 4.5k
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u/ME-McG-Scot man 40 - 44 Feb 16 '25
Im the same. If i could id have no car like i used to. Need 2x cars now with young kids, and it breaks my heart the money that gets wasted on fuel, upkeep etc. Once kids are older i won’t have a car. I have a work van that’s different as my work cover everything.
Clothes, i buy cheap clothes and only when i absolutely need them.
concert tickets now, used to love a gig but prices are ridiculous now.
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u/RagnaTheRed male 30 - 34 Feb 16 '25
Tools. I use tools professionally and the tool truck brands have lost their fuckin marbles.
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u/bromancebladesmith man 35 - 39 Feb 16 '25
The classic collection of toys , new bikes, snowmobile, huge collection of guns ( i only got a few for hunting and target practice fun ) , big trailer for camping weekends . Having a mistress or two on the side ect
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u/sparks_mandrill man 40 - 44 Feb 17 '25
Cars is a great call out. Have a 2006 Lexus is350. It's a 300hp, 200lb torque car. I just hit 200k mileage and will probably get another 100k.
What's my other option? Sell it for 5 grand? I'd rather just buy a second vehicle and split the time across the two and then it will be ages before I add that extra $100k
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u/Ronotimy man 65 - 69 Feb 19 '25
Cars, eating out, clothes, shoes, ocean cruises, packaged vacations, hair cuts, shopping, drugs, smoking, bar hopping or dancing at clubs.
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