15 Things You SHOULD Spend Your Money On

hey luxers you might be having this constant conversation with yourself you how can i save money also you stop spending money on things you don't need and you again nope don't like that so we've decided to sift through the waste and tell you exactly where money should be going we promise you'll have no regards after investing in these splurges welcome to alux.com the place where future billionaires come to get inspired if you're not subscribed yet you're missing out number one concert tickets oh alexers we've all been there before your favorite artist or band is coming to town and you must go to the concert but your budget is not exactly up to scratch so you purchase the cheapest ticket just to get there sadly it's a massive fail as you have a pillar obstructing your view and all you see are a few ants prancing around on stage nah don't do that to yourself borrow money from your mom if you must but don't go cheap on a bad seat this is truly one of those once in a lifetime moments and you want to ensure that you make every second count number 2. mattress and pillow there's an old irish proverb that says a good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book and since we spend a third of our life sleeping investing in a good quality pillow and mattress is never a waste of money think of your mattress as an investment and your great night's sleep as the interest when we sleep well we perform well it's been proven that people who sleep well earn more money than their restless counterparts you'll be sleeping on your mattress for many years so buy properly the first time look after your mattress by using a mattress protector rotate it every few weeks and air it out to keep it smelling fresh it's advised to change pillows every two years so pop your pillow out in the sun to keep it fresh smelling and kill out the dust mites hiding in there too number three eyes and teeth your mom wasn't kidding when she said look after your teeth they're the only ones you'll ever have and besides aluxers who's got time patience and money to sit in the dentist's chair having their teeth filled and pulled while white big gloved up fingers are inside your mouth we can think of better things to do with our time and money same goes for your eyes don't go out and buy those cheapy sunglasses just because they look cool when you wear sunnies without uva or uvb protection they only filter out ambient light they don't protect you the increased exposure to uva and uvb rays increase the risk of cataracts macular degeneration and even cancer number four prime property there's the old adage that says it's best to buy a bad house in a good neighborhood and while there are arguments back and forth on this suggestion the majority tend to agree in a decent neighborhood you have a good idea of what kind of neighbors you'll have you'll have a better sense of security knowing your house will only gain value even if you just make minor cosmetic changes to it it also could incentivize you to improve your home whereas the other way around the opposite would be true often people who invest a lot of money into their stunning house in a bad neighborhood don't get a good return on their investment take advice from american financial advisor sue zorman owning a home is a keystone of wealth both financial affluence and emotional security number five car safety the numbers speak for themselves they luxers 38 000 people die in car crashes every year in the usa 4.4 million people are seriously injured road accidents are the leading cause of death in the u.s for those aged 1 to 54. the economic impact on u.s citizens is 871 billion dollars and the u.s saw the highest number of cyclists and pedestrians killed in 2018. buy the safest car you can afford looking cool is not nearly as desirable as being alive and on the way what do stilettos ballet flats and flip-flops have in common we'll walk you through it soon number six eat the right foods does this sound like you 8am fresh fruit salad and plain yogurt 12pm grilled chicken and salad 3pm kale shaken nuts 7pm grilled fish and veggies 10 pm a tub of ice cream bag of chips and a box of biscuits it's tough making the right eating choices and often the price holds us back i mean have you ever seen the price of an avocado lately it's become so bad that people in new zealand are stealing them and selling them on the black market that's right black market avocado it's time to stop worrying about the price of food and spend your money on the good stuff your body mind and soul will thank you number seven the right footwear bette midler once said i firmly believe that with the right footwear one can rule the world sadly stilettos flip-flops and ballet flats are not the best options according to piedmont.org these shoes do the most damage to our feet so what shoes are better suited to rule the world wedge heels and sneakers watch our video 15 things you didn't know about new balance before buying your next pair of kicks you might reconsider your original choice for something off the list a lockers never scrimp on looking after your feet like your eyes and teeth they're the only ones you'll ever have wearing the incorrect footwear doesn't only lead to foot problems it affects your entire body your body must overcompensate for bad posture or the incorrect way of walking and with that said let's stroll on over to our next point number eight decent work clothes we're not sure who to credit for this but the quote sums it up perfectly dress like you've made something of yourself even if you haven't hey luxers who is your boss going to take more seriously someone who takes zero pride in their appearance at work or the person who's always well put together the latter no doubt and you don't need to have a huge wardrobe of clothing either a few key staples will go a long way in our video 15 ways to put together a proper wardrobe we offer solid advice on how to do this including keeping a similar color palette and buying something that will match what you already own otherwise you could do what mark zuckerberg does and wear the same outfit every day it helps him remain focused on the important things and he doesn't have to waste time every day deciding what to wear number nine charity and helping others anne frank wrote some wise words no one has ever become poor by giving a laxers genuine happiness occurs when you give without expecting anything in return when we give it does more for us than the person receiving altruistic behavior releases endorphins which scientists have dubbed the helpers high other benefits of giving include lower blood pressure higher self-esteem lower depression less stress living longer and more happiness have you ever had the perfect gift for someone and you're just bursting to give it to them but you don't feel that same level of excitement when you're on the receiving end it's a wonderful feeling and if you can't give money then do something else donate blood offer to help a friend pack if they're moving walk an elderly neighbor's dog like the old chinese proverb goes if you always give you will always have number 10 tools and the safety gear needed for them hey luxers there are a few dangers when it comes to diying and roughly 70 people die a year in the uk from a botched diy job when we do it ourselves we tend to rush the job we realize a quarter of the way through that we've underestimated how mammoth the task is and we're tired and grumpy we hurdle through the work and often don't have the right equipment needed to complete the task we accidentally drill through a wall we splash paint on our carpets we fall off the ladder a myriad of things could go wrong always spend money on the right tools and the safety gear and if you don't think you're able to do the job yourself then spend the money and hire a professional please number 11. sports equipment we're not suggesting that pricier sporting equipment will improve your game if you're a shitty football player having the most expensive football is not going to make you a better player however the advantages of spending money on decent equipment outweighs buying the cheaper stuff your equipment will last longer you have a better guarantee on the goods so if anything breaks they'll replace it or refund you and it's good to have a point of contact when you need advice another area in sport you shouldn't be scrimping on to save some bucks is the protective gear helmets ball guards shin pads mouth guards these are all areas where you need to buy new and decent three million children a year have teeth knocked out because they don't protect them properly and a luxor's heads up these are the activities you're most likely to lose your teeth doing skateboarding boxing ball and stick games football and basketball and next up can you guess what the most important knife in the kitchen is just wait to find out number 12. a decent kitchen knife abraham lincoln once said if i get eight hours to cut a tree i'll take seven hours to sharpen my knife hey luxers this is one of those purchases that makes you feel like you've finally reached adulthood possibly the most important utensil in the kitchen is a proper chef's knife with this knife you can do virtually anything in your kitchen it's super sharp giving you more control and less slippage making it a safer utensil to use when purchasing your chef knife there are two options german knives and japanese knives german knives are heavy and thick especially at the bolster compared to japanese knives that are lightweight and razor sharp with a thinner blade either option is great so it depends what works best for you buy right once and you'll never need to buy again number 13. luggage to last a lifetime while others are struggling with their broken luggage handles zippers that don't work and wheels that have fallen off you'll be sailing past with your gorgeous matching luggage set same goes if you're a keen hiker your backpack is your world for a few days don't rock up with a backpack with holes zippers that don't close and barely holding a water bottle hey luxers those days are gone you might have 99 problems but your luggage will not be one of them number 14 life insurance great wealth is often created through life insurance with a small sacrifice every month you could leave your family with millions the younger you are when you start life insurance the higher the reward or you could purchase life insurance for someone else in your family but heads up that person needs to give permission because that's not a death that will be put down to covet and suspicions will be raised let me paint a clear picture for you you might have a low income job and not be able to provide for your family with everything you would love to like a great education a safe place to grow up or decent meals every day but if you had life insurance on your life you'd be able to leave your family with millions once you passed away they would never have to worry about money again and the monthly payments are not as exorbitant as people assume farshad also author of the no excuses mindset said i don't call it life insurance i call it love insurance we buy it because we want to leave a legacy for those we love number 15 top quality house paint hey luxers when was the last time you painted your house from top to bottom if it's been recent you'll know it's not a job you want to be doing often so instead of buying cheap paint rather invest in decent quality paint for your home the long-term cost of fixing cheap paint outweighs the initial savings great quality paint covers better so you don't need to apply several layers it's easier to clean less toxic easier to work with and lasts for years plus it just looks way better than the cheap and elixers here we are at the end what do you think we should be spending our money on we always value your thoughts in the comments below and of course for sticking with us until the end we owe you a bonus don't we here it is if you want to spend some money elixirs we believe you should spend some of it on yourself investing in yourself will never ever be a waste of money if you've always wanted to learn french fella metanal if you wanted to learn how to paint with watercolors sign up for a class amazing things stand on the other side of fear so until next time alexers remember to give this video a like subscribe and hit the bell notification button for more videos every day you

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Length: 12min 22sec (742 seconds)

Published: Thu Sep 03 2020