Originally Posted by
rosarugosa
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Well said, LDAHL. There are plenty of things in my life that are not strictly necessities, but I see no reason to eliminate them as long as I can afford them and I truly get value from them. However, I do think it is worth challenging anything that uses your time, energy or money to make sure it's worth the cost. The equation will differ from person to person.
It's also a good idea to have a general handle on one's wants vs. needs, so that adjustments can be made when/if necessary.