Best Non-Financial Investment?

[naturesenergies112]

The value of a financial asset can be based on the value of a nonfinancial asset. For example, the value of a futures contract is based on the value of the commodities represented by that contract. Commodities, which are tangible objects with inherent value, are an example of a nonfinancial asset.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

What is the best "investment" that you have ever made that had nothing to do with finances? Maybe some event that was a great memory or some item that you bought that has been invaluable to your everyday life?

I tend to be a spendthrift and I typically have a very hard time spending money on ANYTHING, even things that I really really want (and probably "deserve" to have). It's a complex, so bad that I rarely buy new socks or underwear, even when I need them. My husband is trying to convince me to take a trip for my 30th birthday. It's 2 years away so we will have plenty of time to save and budget for it, but all I think about when I'm calculating that cost is how much more quickly we could pay off the car if we didn't have to save for it...

Is it worth it to take a little well-planned fun and enjoy our lives? Or should I just skip it? I feel like I would really enjoy and remember the trip for many years.

I am "investing" in my health and losing weight. Also I trying my best to enjoying time in the here and now because once today is gone you will never ever get it back.

[bigdaddybus]

Mine would have to be deciding to become a foster parent 5 years ago. The decision eventually lead to the adoption of the 3 week old and 13 month old siblings that were placed with us.
Investing in the futures of abused and/or neglected children is a rewarding experience in many ways.

[budgetingtech]

Invest your time and energy in becoming a good human being. This investment will give you huge return in terms of "PEACE OF MIND" which no financial investment can claim to give you in return.