I wouldn’t say we’re rich, but we like to buy used vehicles, and we pay cash. That being said, the newest vehicle we own is a 2017 which we just purchased for the Mr. I drive a 2013.
My skincare and makeup, which isn’t elaborate, $32 for face wash that last forverrrrr, $24 for moisturizer which last forever (both a little goes a longgg way), $19 and $6 dollar serums both go a longgg way, $4 make up wipes, $12 mascara, $12 concealer,$36 pore primer,$48 Laura mercier translucent setting powder powder, $54 dr. Jart tiger grass color treatment (don’t wear makeup often so lasts longgg time), oh and my dry shampoo which is $12. You can buy smaller of each which would be less upfront? Eeekkk… this way less expensive than ‘rich people’ spend , lol
Living below my means. It’s an oversimplification but living below your means for many decades is the surest path to wealth outside of being wealthy at birth.
If I were suddenly making $30,000/year I’d rent out my house and move in with my parents or in laws and cut the vast majority of my expenses.
Rich people are usually the tightest of tight wads. They budget extremely tight, and they still put money into investments. I would go without many things before I gave up investing — even if i only could invest 10 dollars a week.
Poverty trauma is real and my answer is the opposite. There’s nothing I’d give up no matter what. I’ve still been rehearsing, daily, how to be poor again.
Flying business or first class on long haul flights. If I’m too poor to fly, that’s ok, I just can’t go back–the idea of a 6-14 hour flight in economy sounds like hell after I’ve been shown the “other side.”
As a person who’s not as financially successful as their parents, I remain loyal to several consumer products and would have to be really strapped to go generic. I may not have much, but I use brand name trash bags and dish soap and there’s always Heinz ketchup in the fridge. I also never skimp on heating and cooling, though I do all I can to insulate well and dress appropriately to minimize the bill. In my poorest years I gave up a lot of luxuries and some necessities to keep my living space at a comfortable temperature.
Expensive Toilet Paper. there’s no way my precious butt is touching anything lower than 4-Ply for longer than a day. My butt has become so coddled to good TP that it gets irritated after only 2 straight days of normal TP
Having a housekeeper/cleaning company. I can make more than what they cost in about 15 minutes, and it’s HOURS my wife and I can spend working or doing something more productive.
Hiring a cleaning service for the house, and landscapers for outside maintenance. Were I to truly become “poor”, I would probably end up dropping both, but they would be probably the last things I get rid of (cleaning service first, then landscaper)
I still make insanely large portions, but don’t eat the leftovers anymore. Food scarcity was very real 2 decades ago and now I’m hardwired to always have an abundance. If I lost everything tomorrow, nobody in my house is starving. May not like the menu, but they ain’t starving.
As a kid I went 2-3 years in the same pair of shoes (and clothes). Now my kids get new shoes about every month or two, but again if I lost everything tomorrow, they would show up to the first day of the new school year with new shoes.
I’m not rich, but I have more money than I’ve ever had and I’m realizing I’ve developed a habit I really need to break.
Our living room TV stopped working. So we just moved our bedroom TV into the living room. But my immediate knee jerk reaction was “let’s go buy a new TV”
Can we afford it? Yes. Is it necessary? No. So we decided against getting another TV.
But I absolutely promise when my husband gets paid on Wednesday he’s going to want to get a new TV.
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I’m never moving and not hiring movers again.
Avoiding debt. Going without before borrowing or using credit cards to float.
Grey Poupon.
I wouldn’t say we’re rich, but we like to buy used vehicles, and we pay cash. That being said, the newest vehicle we own is a 2017 which we just purchased for the Mr. I drive a 2013.
Showering everyday
Buying people. Politicians, judges, slaves, redditors to ask stupid fucking questions.
Using Uber. No matter how poor I am, I don’t like taking public transportation anymore. And I can’t give up good quality bed sheets either.
Probably buying organic or high quality food.
Having people do the hard work I don’t know how to do
I’d still try to prioritize learning and personal growth, no matter my financial situation.
I’d eat bread until I could afford a robot mop vacuum if I was poor. I wouldn’t want to go back to regular vacuuming / mopping.
Same with the robot lawnmower.
Both save so much time and keeps everything in great condition.
My skincare and makeup, which isn’t elaborate, $32 for face wash that last forverrrrr, $24 for moisturizer which last forever (both a little goes a longgg way), $19 and $6 dollar serums both go a longgg way, $4 make up wipes, $12 mascara, $12 concealer,$36 pore primer,$48 Laura mercier translucent setting powder powder, $54 dr. Jart tiger grass color treatment (don’t wear makeup often so lasts longgg time), oh and my dry shampoo which is $12. You can buy smaller of each which would be less upfront? Eeekkk… this way less expensive than ‘rich people’ spend , lol
Expecting to be treated like a person.
Coke (not Pepsi)
Drinking the blood of peasants
Food, skincare, and IV drip vitamins
Probably buying NARS concealer 😂
My easily disprovable notion that my ideas have more merit than do those of most other people.
This is known clinically as ‘Trump Disorder’, to the best of my knowledge.
Living below my means. It’s an oversimplification but living below your means for many decades is the surest path to wealth outside of being wealthy at birth.
If I were suddenly making $30,000/year I’d rent out my house and move in with my parents or in laws and cut the vast majority of my expenses.
Eating at ocean 48 at least twice or 3 times a month! Hard habit to break
Rich people are usually the tightest of tight wads. They budget extremely tight, and they still put money into investments. I would go without many things before I gave up investing — even if i only could invest 10 dollars a week.
Paying myself first. Before any bills get paid, money goes to savings and investments.
Poverty trauma is real and my answer is the opposite. There’s nothing I’d give up no matter what. I’ve still been rehearsing, daily, how to be poor again.
Cleanliness / grooming
Flying business or first class on long haul flights. If I’m too poor to fly, that’s ok, I just can’t go back–the idea of a 6-14 hour flight in economy sounds like hell after I’ve been shown the “other side.”
As a person who’s not as financially successful as their parents, I remain loyal to several consumer products and would have to be really strapped to go generic. I may not have much, but I use brand name trash bags and dish soap and there’s always Heinz ketchup in the fridge. I also never skimp on heating and cooling, though I do all I can to insulate well and dress appropriately to minimize the bill. In my poorest years I gave up a lot of luxuries and some necessities to keep my living space at a comfortable temperature.
Joined a rowing club
Good coffee, good bourbon, prime beef
Luxury car. I’ve rented entry level cars, I don’t know how anyone does it. Very uncomfortable and loud.
Looking down on those less fortunate.
Investing
Sushi.
Drink cheap beers
Fixing stuff right away that need fixing
My taste for fine Scotch!
Not necessarily rich, but I will never not buy name brand ketchup.
I will never take a bus. I’ll just walk or cycle or something. Fuck busses.
Wouldn’t call myself rich, but I will never own a house without at least a 2-car attached garage.
Drinking infant blood.
You won’t get many honest answers because Reddit can’t stand wealthy people regardless of our service to others or how we got here.
Expensive Toilet Paper. there’s no way my precious butt is touching anything lower than 4-Ply for longer than a day. My butt has become so coddled to good TP that it gets irritated after only 2 straight days of normal TP
NOBS toothpaste. It’s way more expensive, but there isn’t globs of toothpaste everywhere, it’s tidy and works well.
Sailing, but it can be done for free.
Having a housekeeper/cleaning company. I can make more than what they cost in about 15 minutes, and it’s HOURS my wife and I can spend working or doing something more productive.
I’m also not rich. 🤷♂️
Eating Honey Crisp apples.
Hiring a cleaning service for the house, and landscapers for outside maintenance. Were I to truly become “poor”, I would probably end up dropping both, but they would be probably the last things I get rid of (cleaning service first, then landscaper)
What do you consider rich? My brother in law thinks 1k in the bank is rich.
Quality food
Adrenochrome
Jus Primae Noctis
I still make insanely large portions, but don’t eat the leftovers anymore. Food scarcity was very real 2 decades ago and now I’m hardwired to always have an abundance. If I lost everything tomorrow, nobody in my house is starving. May not like the menu, but they ain’t starving.
As a kid I went 2-3 years in the same pair of shoes (and clothes). Now my kids get new shoes about every month or two, but again if I lost everything tomorrow, they would show up to the first day of the new school year with new shoes.
I’m not rich per se but definitely not as poor as I used to be.
Paper towels. I don’t know how I lived without them. Especially quality ones like bounty. They make like so much easier in so many ways.
Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Yes.
I not sure “Rich” people scroll reddit. LOL
Yet, I would say having a selection of cheeses and meats to make sandwiches from.
I don’t think I could go back to just eating kraft singles and prepackaged Oscar Myers sliced meats.
Only eating tuna fresh. Not from a can.
Idk if I’m rich, but I do well. If that counts:
I’ll always spend on premium shoes for daily wear and I’ll never skimp on a mattress (not that I buy mattresses often, but just saying).
Investing in both pays dividends down the road
Quality food over fast food.
Having a house cleaner Mon-Friday and paying someone to maintain the lawns.
Damn someone wanna give me 5$ 🥺 lol
I’m not rich, but I have more money than I’ve ever had and I’m realizing I’ve developed a habit I really need to break.
Our living room TV stopped working. So we just moved our bedroom TV into the living room. But my immediate knee jerk reaction was “let’s go buy a new TV”
Can we afford it? Yes. Is it necessary? No. So we decided against getting another TV.
But I absolutely promise when my husband gets paid on Wednesday he’s going to want to get a new TV.