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5. Huge Weddings
Weddings are now more showbiz than plain nuptials, and many people are falling into the trap of grand weddings that cost more than most people can pay comfortably. Many agree that money could be much better spent on the couple’s future.
6. Feng Shui
Decorating your personal space is encouraged, and Feng Shui is one of the common house decoration “techniques.” It makes your space look good but should also align your energies and improve your moods. Is it necessary, though?
Some people wonder if constantly changing pain colors or buying little Chinese zodiac statues seems necessary when there are more important things to spend money on, like utilities, for example.
7. Acrylic Toe Nails
Some consider a pedicure essential, but why do we need fake nails on our toes? The feet may be hidden mainly in shoes half the day anyway.
8. Expensive Wines
Getting a good wine is excellent, but it doesn’t have to cost the same as a house or apartment- or even a month’s rent. Perhaps the cheapest bottom-shelf wine isn’t worth buying- but most people on a budget agree that spending more than $10 to $20 on a bottle of wine is pointless.
Some people do love their wines, rich and exquisite. If they can afford it, more power to them. But it shouldn’t bring a wine enthusiast to the brink of bankruptcy.
