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24 “Rich People” Things People Still Do Despite Not Being Wealthy At All
Article created by: Gabija Palšytė
Though financial stability is incredibly important, you don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy life to the fullest. There are plenty of things you can do even without much cash in your pocket. On top of that, if you do have some savings to spare, you can still splurge from time to time to indulge in some truly luxurious activities.
The r/AskReddit online community recently shared some of the extravagant behaviors they’ve come to love even though they’re not rich. Buying whatever you want to cook and taking frequent holidays is just the tip of the iceberg. Scroll down to find out how else folks love to treat themselves.
Bored Panda reached out to personal finance expert Sam Dogen, the author of the bestselling severance negotiation book, 'How To Engineer Your Layoff' and the host of the 'Financial Samurai' blog. He shed some light on what everyone should prioritize in life no matter their income and shared his thoughts on who can be considered to be 'rich' in the United States in this day and age. You'll find our full interview with Dogen below.
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#1
I have a adopted a black cat. That might not sound very exotic rich people stuff. But every time I look at him I can't help to think "I've got this incredibly beautiful graceful mini-jaguar in my house solely because I love it's companionship and looking at it.". Feel like a king with him.
Bacon Tentacles 7 months ago
We have 2 voids in our house, and we treat them like the royalty they clearly think they are. "Would His Imperial Darkness care for some gooshy food?" Yes, His Imperial Darkness would indeed, mortal.
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#2
I won’t buy crappy tires, shoes, or a bed. Don’t cheap out on what you put between you and the ground.
Bacon Tentacles 7 months ago
Agree 100%. How much time do you spend on the road, on your feet, or asleep? When you factor that in, you really aren't paying a lot of money for any of those. Buy the best that you can afford.
#3
I tip servers like I’m rich because I used to work in the restaurant industry and I know all to well how brutal it can be
Bacon Tentacles 7 months ago
Everyone should do a stint in food service, retail, and (if you are a SW developer like me) tech support. It teaches you some serious patience and humility.
#4
Coffee.
All about that coffee, the beans, maker, grinder
Bacon Tentacles 7 months ago
We spent the $$ for a really nice coffee maker that works like a pour-over (but with the convenience of a drip machine). It very quickly paid for itself because there is literally no coffee shop in the area that comes even close.
#7
I buy the gel comfort pens. Makes me feel I'm a higher class when writing at work. Smooth crisp consistent ink.
#8
My thermostat stays at the temperature setting of what is most comfortable to me and nothing will change that.
Bacon Tentacles 7 months ago
And f**k anyone trying to shame you into that whole "78 when you are home and 80 when you are away" s**t. No. Just...no.
#9
I take myself on vacations. Whenever I'm on vacation, I do whatever I wanna do. I'll order a cocktail at 9 a.m. to go with my breakfast if I want to. When I'm on vacation, I don't look at the price — I just do it
Bacon Tentacles 7 months ago
I mean, that's how it works at the airport - makes sense to continue that behavior throughout.
#10
I have someone clean my house once a month. Never thought I’d be somebody to have a cleaning lady but it’s totally worth it. It’s not even as expensive as I thought it would be.
Bacon Tentacles 7 months ago
I love this idea, I really do, but...we've tried this a couple of times, and nobody cleans the way we want them to, so we're basically paying someone to do it wrong and freak the cats out, only for us to go behind them and do it again anyway.
#11
Once a year, I buy a premium car-cleaning package. They clean my car inside and out, including washing the interior with soap.
#12
I get my hair done. It's the one self care thing that is expensive that makes me feel beautiful
#13
I go into Marks and Spencer (fancy British brand) and buy things for lunch like their (hella expensive) pulled pork sausage rolls, prawn cocktails, fancy salads etc. I like to pretend I'm a fancy lady for a few minutes every couple weeks lol. :)
#14
For me, in the UK, it's private dentistry. We have the option of state provided NHS dentistry, but I pay to go private. Everyone thinks I'm insane, but I like the service I get and I know if there's a problem I can get seen to promptly with the best care I can afford. I do not have a high salary and I don't really go on holidays or breaks away, but I'll happily spend out on my dental health.
#16
I buy expensive cologne, even though I don’t buy anything else expensive in terms of clothes etc. I like to smell nice.
#17
I pay for YouTube premium.
Bacon Tentacles 7 months ago
This is one of the only services we actually plunked down the $$ for the premium subscription, and we regret NOTHING. No ads, plus YouTube Music, it's actually a pretty good deal.
#19
I leave the fridge door open when getting the butter out even though my dad said it would cost billions and send us to the streets.
#20
I only make about $50,000 to $60,000 a year, but I take international trips. Traveling is the stuff of life for me. I forego a lot of things so that I can save up to go on a big journey once a year.
Bacon Tentacles 7 months ago
If you can make it work and still afford to put food on the table...more power to you!
#22
I buy small trash bags for the bathroom trash bins. My whole family uses grocery bags, but I don’t like how they always rip at the bottom.
#23
I cook my dogs food. Ground beef, grains and veggie mix every week. Cheaper in the long run and better for her health.
#24
Upgrading to business class on long-haul flights to the east. It is so much better!
Bacon Tentacles 7 months ago (edited)
Airline companies have done everything in their power to completely suck any trace of enjoyment out of air travel in the last 10 years. It's ridiculous. I would honestly be happy if I never had to fly again at this point.
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