Comments on: Your Take: What is Your Money Vice?

By: Dave M.

Dave M. — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:13:59 +0000

Just remembered that you had posted something about the Entertainment Book earlier this year:

http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/i-finally-see-value-in-entertainment-books.html

Also, I didn’t comment on my money vice in my previous comment. I’d have to say it’s computers/electronics/gadgets, and golf.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:57:20 +0000

Before kids/house was travel.

After kids/house its home theater (w/projector). I have built one, and am planning a second (moved). Fun stuff.

By: TheArabicStudent

TheArabicStudent — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:40:46 +0000

I eat out every day. It’s one of those things I just got into the habit of doing. I’ll get off work and swing by a drive through. It’s like a reward at the end of the day that I look forward to. This makes my food bill every month way too high. I’d like to quit doing this, but coming home to a sandwich after a hard day’s work just isn’t appealing, and spending an hour cooking something when I want to relax doesn’t sound good either.

At least this is my only money vice. I barely spend money on anything else.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:29:15 +0000

I have the same vice as you Jim. I do like to go out to nice restaurants, but I only do that every so often. I love traveling and I find it worth every penny we spend.

By: Revanche

Revanche — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:00:26 +0000

And if you go to any major convention, you can browse the booths selling back issues, they usually discount trades anywhere from 30-70%! Of course, don’t pay admission just to get a break on the trades if admission is high and you’re not picking up a huge lot of them.

By: The Boss

The Boss — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:18:16 +0000

hookers.

I’m good at managing everything else.

By: kosmo @ The Casual Observer

kosmo @ The Casual Observer — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:11:15 +0000

I’m very particular about watches. I don’t buy high end or anything (in fact, I wore one $10 watch for many years, because I liked the look), but it must have the right look and feel or it will drive me nuts every time I look at it.

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:30:18 +0000

what you mean in addition to booze, women, gambling, and Rock & Roll? my only other money vice is paying for all my wife’s money vices

By: jcrn

jcrn — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:19:57 +0000

Eating too much fast food which is why I covered the fat tax on unhealthy foods. I aim to eat healthier but don’t know if a fat tax or higher insurance premiums will force me to do so. Apparently, most of those who voted in a recent poll agreed.

By: Greg

Greg — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:57:41 +0000

No doubt in my house… errr garage. Tools, tools, tools. You can never have enough tools are enough wood to turn into family heirlooms.

For me it got so bad that I had to make a contract with myself. I cannot buy any more unless my hobby generates the revenue to do so.

By: Walter

Walter — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:19:18 +0000

Gadgets and food. I find satisfaction in this craving. Although it’s within my budget I sometimes slip up on spending unnecessary things.

By: Austin

Austin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:32:01 +0000

Food of all sorts.

Be it at the grocery store or a restaurant. I cut back in most areas of my life so that I can enjoy myself a nice meal or get an extra something at the grocery store without feeling guilty.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:18:25 +0000

Too many money vices:

* I heat out all the time b/c I just love all different types of cuisine having grown up in over 5 different countries.

* Cars.

* Watches.

* Buying too many rental properties.

It’s important to just keep things simple. That’s why I just have a simple cash goal, and I’m done.

By: SingleGuyMoney

SingleGuyMoney — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:45:43 +0000

Electronics…I love having the latest gadgets. I used to pay for them using credit but now I just save up for my electronic splurges in a seperate account.

By: centsandthecity

centsandthecity — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:24:44 +0000

My money vices used to be books and DVDs. Then it became clothes, shoes, and purses. I’m getting all of that under control, so now my only real vice would be spent on food and wine.