This is difficult to explain. I can’t figure out a rule of thumb for spending, the prices of things fluctuate so quickly it’s confusing. Here are some examples
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A house, prices are out of control, inventory is low, sellers are greedy. I’m feeling not only unable to afford it but finding lack of value in inflated prices
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Computer parts. Relatively cheap compared to pandemic but more expensive than before but also much cheaper than 90s/00s, but still could be cheaper
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TWS earbuds, completely different ball game from regular earbuds, disposable electronics.
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Food. Nights out with drinks now sometimes cost me more than 2 & 3, but seem like just keeping up with inflation
The prices range from 100,000s to 100s, but some are fleeting, some semi permanent, some last a long time. I also spend hours researching prices of parts and waiting for sales, but spending the same amount on social events in an instant
I find it funny that the four major categories of spending you chose are: housing, computer parts, food, and tws earbuds.
Those aren’t the major categories of their spending. It’s just four examples.
Yes, very odd bucket list.
Reminds me of this old meme: https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/facebook/000/022/868/Screen_Shot_2017-05-02_at_2.43.53_PM.jpg
You can tell it’s old by the amount in rent 🥲
And the low cost of candles. Those were the days.
Just my recent observations, I guess it would be gadgets, housing, experiences
How the fuck are TWS earbuds so cheap?