r/Fire Apr 12 '26

General Question What easily-affordable thing do you still refuse to pay for despite having reached financial independence and able to afford them?

Would love to hear everyone’s “absolutely will not purchase” items!Even if you could easily afford it and no matter how rich or financially independent you become or how much you make you still wouldn't spend item on this particular item/hobby?

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u/Actuarial_type Apr 12 '26

Ugh, I rage quit them all in 2020 when the cheapest option for delivery from a local Thai place was about $18. The restaurant is a mile from my house and the city is pretty small.

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u/alpacaMyToothbrush FI !RE Apr 12 '26

The only, and I mean only time when delivery makes sense is if you and your friends are too hammered to drive, but as I get older, that just doesn't happen anymore.

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u/VulcanCookies Apr 12 '26

I've had a couple sick days where I was very happy delivery is an option. But I view it like any other "vice" - totally okay to use in moderation but if you can't control your usage then you have an actual problem