14 Items That Truly Aren’t Worth Going Frugal On
The market is full of frivolous items that can quickly drain your hard-earned cash. However, even if you’re usually budget-conscious, some things are genuinely worth the extra expense.
In our view, these are the items where spending a bit more makes a significant difference. Do you agree?
1: You Do You
Anything critical to your daily routine that can make it more comfortable is worth spending extra money on. Are you on your feet all day? Invest in a good pair of shoes. Do typing up emails make up a big portion of your day? Buy a high-quality ergonomic keyboard.
2: Solid Investment
The average person spends one-third of their life sleeping. So, it’s reasonable to invest in a high-quality mattress that will help you catch those z’s and keep your body in tip-top shape.
3: Squeaky Clean
Don’t want to give yourself extra work washing dirty dishes? Invest in more expensive dishwasher soap. It’ll help cut through grease faster, saving you time that you can use to relax or make more money to pay for the items on this list.
4: Pay For Your Pup
Sure, you might like the idea of buying two or three dog toys for the price of a KONG or similar high-quality band toy. But think about it this way: Your pooch will likely destroy the cheaper toys within days, if not hours.
5: Negative Side Effects
You can’t replace your eyes, so contact users would do well by investing in more expensive contact solution. Poor quality contact solution may increase the chances of your eyes undergoing sensitivities to the solution, potentially causing you to have to spend extra money on eye doctor visits in the long run.
6: Sticking To It
Are you planning on moving house soon? If so, invest in high-quality packing tape. Cheaper packing tape often has various downsides, one of the most frustrating being that it can be difficult to find the end of the tape if you’re not careful with where you left off.
7: Quality Computer
A good computer is a worthy investment. For example, Macs often have longer life spans than PCs, and users usually encounter fewer viruses and malware when using them.
8: Trash Talk
Many of us have had the experience of pulling a heavy garbage bag out of the trash can, only for it to break and spill trash all over the floor. While no garbage bag can withstand limitless weight and punctures, investing in more expensive bags can greatly reduce the chances of a kitchen disaster.
9: Egg-selent Products
Egg options are plentiful in most American supermarkets, but if your wallet can handle it, have some humanity and purchase eggs from pasture-raised chickens. Don’t fall for paying for free-range eggs, though; free-range hens only receive two square feet of space each, whereas pasture-raised hens receive 108 square feet.
10: Picture Perfect
Contrary to what many of us do, real photography goes beyond pointing and clicking. So, instead of asking your inexperienced guests to be the photographers on your wedding day to save cash, splurge on a professional photographer instead. Your future self will thank you.
11: High Quality Clean
Cheap paper towels may seem like a good idea at the time, especially if they’re a larger roll than the more expensive variety. However, you usually need to use far more paper towels to clean up any given mess compared to if you bought the more expensive stuff.
12: Making the Grade
Many of us have had the experience of cutting ourselves with a dull knife. According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, dull knives are more dangerous than sharp knives because of the extra pressure people use and the slip potential when cutting food. So, not only is it wise to invest in good quality knives, but a high-quality knife sharpener as well.
13: Farm Fresh
For those with the luxury of spare cash at the end of each month, it’s worth going organic. The Mayo Clinic notes that organic food has less pesticide residue and a higher nutrient content than non-organic foods.
14: On the Road
If driving is an essential form of transportation for you, investing in a reliable car is the way to go. The good news? You don’t need to invest in a Rolls-Royce. Instead, cars like the Honda Accord have high reliability ratings without totally breaking the bank.
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