Spending Smart: 15 Things That Deserve Your Money without the Guilt

Investing in passions raises well-being and boosts financial goals. Users shared their guilt-free spending. Check out the top responses.

FOOD

“Food. I have to eat, and I’d rather eat high-quality food. I pretty much cook every day of the week.”

SHOES

"My outfit usually costs $20-$30, but my shoes/boots range from $300-$600. Not fashion, but durable, handmade, top-quality leather. I wear a 14.5 E due to bad, large feet and refuse throwaway footwear."

PICKLES AND CHEESE

“Good pickles and good cheese. It’s twice as expensive and worth every penny.”

BUSINESS CLASS FLIGHTS

“Business tickets on flights.”

SELF CARE

“Skin care, hair care, getting my nails done, presents for my mum.”

RENT

"I'm lucky to have government assistances making my rent affordable. Each payment boosts my security in my humble home. It's my little sanctuary in today's economy."

SPENDING FOR GRANDCHILDREN

"I'll do anything for my grandkids, who rarely ask for anything. Their parents work hard to provide. I couldn't afford extras growing up, but can now spoil my grandkids a little."

FOOD DELIVERY SUBSCRIPTION

“Food delivery subscriptions- convenience for people with busy office jobs who don’t get breaks long enough to both eat and go pick up food.”

CHILDREN

“My children (even though they are adults, I still enjoy treating them to things.)”

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

“Fruits and vegetables are the only things I can think of that I don’t feel guilty paying for. Everything else, I think, “Is this too much?”

FITNESS

“Anything fitness-related. I’ve gotta take care of myself before I can take care of others.”

PETS

“My pets. If it gives them a good quality of life, I’m all in.”

GIFTS

“Generous gifts. Giving is my love language, which is tough because the people around me who I want to show my love for aren’t great at receiving gifts.”

TRAVEL

“Travel. I want to see as much as I can while I can.”

MONTHLY ALLOWANCE FOR PARENTS

“Sending a monthly allowance to my parents. I don’t even think about it, but I would never spend that amount of money for myself.”

HIGH-END DEODORANT

“Not nearly as wholesome as some of these comments, but high-end deodorant. Turns out I’m allergic to aluminum-based deodorants, and having rashes in your pits really hurts.”

TIRES

“Tires. I slid off an icy road once. Never again.”

DESK CHAIR

"A $300-400 desk chair is worthwhile. Use it for 8 hours daily, 5 days a week for 10 years – it pays for itself by preventing painful, costly time off work."

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