What purchases have you made that you truly made your money back on in the long term? Either cheap or expensive things.

Looking for suggestions more like a Nest thermostat that lowers electric bill rather than things that are “worth it” like a good wireless router

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I’d suggest following this rule - do not skimp on anything that comes between you and the ground. A good bed, office chair, and shoes will serve you well throughout your life. They will also act as a preventative mechanism for what, in all probability, would be higher healthcare costs had you not made the investment.

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Don’t forget tires!

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Peloton / no gym fees

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Agreed. Even by cycling once a week, it already pays for itself compared to going to a spinning class. I think the on demand/live classes make all the difference and makes you feel like you’re actually in a class without the crowd. Way better than just a typical stationary machine.

Also highly recommend a vitamix if you can catch it on sale. I add a lot of greens in my smoothies and it’s blends just as good as the typical 5-6 dollar smoothies I buy at stores.

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As discussed in another thread - over insulating my attic.

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I bought a house w terrible insulation and was SHOCKED how big of a difference this made!

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