For one, getting a degree from Harvard puts you into the "elite". That in itself will more than pay for the degree from Harvard in terms of job opportunities. 2 people getting a business degree, one from JoeBlowU and the other from Harvard. Which one is going to start in on the 100K job?
As for other stuff. I like my stuff. I buy my stuff because I enjoy it and play with it and it enhances my world. I like having a nice car with heated leather seats. I like having a nice home with central AC that is an attractive home and a nice yard. I like the gadgets I have at home such as Dish TV with my DVR. I love my electric guitar and recently bought myself a processor (digitech RP500). I love to buy stuff for my kids and bought my daughter a Roland HP150 Digital Piano which she loves and is taking piano lessons. I bought my son a drumset and my other son a Fender Bass guitar and they all take lessons. I may buy my younger son a set of digital drums that cost about 2K (I am saving up for that one).
This summer we are going on vacation to the beach and plan to have a great time. I also bought and rennovated a home and now my mom is going to live in it.
And, on and on. In short, my philosophy of money is spend some, save some, give some away. We gave about $3K to our church this year as well
And, our home is paid off and we have no cc debt.
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