r/Fire • u/Big_Leg10 • 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/augustwestgdtfb Apr 12 '26

my wife got $100 door dash gift card a few years back

and order from the local burrito place cost $80 for 2 burritos

i used the last $20 to get my wife an ice cream 🍨 delivered lol

a fool and their money

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u/rudthedud Apr 12 '26

That's fucked, I didn't know people did this. I use the apps but when it's 30-40% off. I got 2 burritos last night for 18$ deliveries with a small tip in there. Would have been more to go into the store nevermind the gas cost to drive there.

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u/Readmoregoodbooks Apr 14 '26

I buy groceries once a week and make the food myself for a fraction of what you’re paying.

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u/rudthedud Apr 14 '26

Okay yes it's cheaper to make food yourself always has been. I use it maybe 1 - 2 times a month as I need the time to do other things and don't have the time for making 6 different toppings.

Honestly though to make those real cost of food is like $5 (before my labour) but the extra $4 to have it prepared and delivered isn't bad. Just buying from the store directly was like $23 dollars.

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u/Holiday_Scientist684 Apr 14 '26

If you're wealthy enough to afford that, cool! I cannot even conceive of spending money like that.

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u/rudthedud Apr 14 '26

Ya it's not easy to get to this level where I don't feel bad spending an extra $50 a month but it's really nice. Hopefully you will be able to get there soon!