Here's a list of things that don't count if you have to spend money on them:
Do you agree? What would you take off or add on to the list?
- dish soap
- an outfit for your job interview (you need the outfit to get the job to buy you the outfit & more)
- vitamins (your health is priceless)
- tree trimming (nature has its expenses that can't be helped)
- team sports uniforms & sporting equipment (clothes for personal athletic pursuits do count, though, since we know you could just wear shorts & a t-shirt)
- athletic shoes (you have to take good care of your feet)
- socks, hose, underwear (but lingerie, sleepwear, & loungewear do count since it doesn't really need to be fancy)
- eyeglasses or contacts
- insurance, electric bill, water bill, garbage bill, etc. (excessive heating or cooling excluded)
- any food purchased for meals you're making at home (even if the food is very nice!)
- most organizational items like clear containers
- paper
- tea or coffee (but only at home)
- presents for birthday parties or the like
- anything for your pet
- an alarm clock
- an umbrella
- gardening gloves
- a hat
- sunscreen
- sensible shoes
- a wedding dress
- a white shirt
- the item you've been watching for a year that suddenly goes on sale at very low price
- anything to support a close friend or family member
- car repairs, heater repairs, plumbing repairs
- anything education related
- rent/mortgage
- lightbulbs
- jewelry or clothing under $10
- shipping costs of $5 or less
- dental work
- deodorant
- framing your diploma
- tires
- most .99 cent songs or inexpensive apps
- bus fare, train fare
- gear for a cross-country trip
- a bathing suit for any kind of beach or pool event
- going out for ice cream
Do you agree? What would you take off or add on to the list?
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