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Education:Self-Improvement
The savviness of wise money management encompasses many factors, but one is an approach often overlooked or dismissed: Understanding the difference between a Good Value versus a Good Deal.
Here in the states tax season is upon us, and so many of us may have money on the mind even more than we usually do; however, I often find myself at the beginning of the new year assessing my monthly budget, determining where I am gaining value or unnecessarily causing more tasks and draining money. Ultimately, whenever I sit down to assess my money, my goal is to do so less often, knowing I have invested well, so I can go about the living of my life that I love and trust that my decisions will stand a long duration of time offering the performance, purpose or function I purchased it for.
In other words, I don't want to be shopping for my capsule wardrobe constantly, restocking and replacing worn out jeans that while a great deal, only lasted one or maybe two seasons. Likewise, I don't want to have to be taking my car to the repair shop frequently, or gassing up frequently or even replacing the car itself as frequently (more on what I am hinting at below in our discussion).
When we invest well, and apply the wisdom of purchase great value rather than falling victim to a good deal, we deepen the quality of our overall lives because however we enjoy living them, we can do so without surprise expenditures frequently arising.
Today, I would like to explore a handful of areas of our lives in which investing in Good Value vs. a Good Deal occurs, and to offer explanation as to why paying the large price tag upfront will save more money in the long run, as well as instances when a large price tag upfront is just welcoming more stress throughout the duration of your ownership. Let's get started.
View the Show Notes for the episode here — https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/podcast376
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164: The Importance of a Daily Routine & How to Create One You Love
163: Learn How to Truly Savor Everyday Moments & Watch It Elevate Your Life
162: From Seeking Happiness to Cultivating Contentment: A Shift in Pursuit
161: Ask Shannon Episode
160: The Butterfly Moment in Life: Don't Wait, Just Live Well
159: 18 Ways to Define Your Classic Style in Life and within your Closet
158: France in Pictures and Illustrations: My Interview with author & artist Rae Dunn
157: Passion Projects, Jazz, Being French at Heart & Living in the Moment: Elizabeth Bougerol of The Hot Sardines
Self-Awareness, Relationships, Style & the Met Gala: My Interview with Stylist Tiffani Rogers
155: 6 Life Lessons for Living Well from Julia Child
How to Build a Life for Ladybugs: Choosing Hope over Fear
153: 24 Ways to Live Beyond Labels
152: Dream First, Then Plan
151: 10 Style Tips to Embrace the French Woman's Approach to Effortless Chic
150: Give It Time: Discovering What Is Worth the Wait
149: How to Cultivate Your True Style All Year Long
148: The Hygge Phenomenon and Living Simply Luxuriously
147: 10 Truths About The Independent Woman & Love
146: 11 Worthwhile Life Skills That Are Easier Than They Appear
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