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AIBU?

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To prioritise enjoying life over maximising savings?

29 replies

BeSereneWasp · 18/04/2026 11:20

I wouldn’t personally put saving money ahead of paying for the things that make life feel worthwhile - whether that’s experiences, travel or just enjoying day-to-day life. Of course having some level of financial security matters but I don’t see accumulating large amounts of money as an end goal in itself.

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Donotpanicoknowpanic · 18/04/2026 11:25

You do you

But also live with any consequences of your decisions

Only you can decide the answer to that question

Statsquestion1 · 18/04/2026 11:25

I think there’s a balance to be had to be honest…it doesn’t have to be one or the other does it??

Snorlaxo · 18/04/2026 11:23

That’s too vague to answer.

Are your purchases on credit cards and loans or is your income sufficient to pay for your stuff?

How old are you?

StripedTee · 18/04/2026 11:22

As long as you can stand on your own two feet should your circumstances change or you're met with unexpected costs, it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks.