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When Spending is a Good Thing!

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Not All Spending is Bad! Here Are 5 Examples When you fully embrace frugal living, that means curbing your spending. That's just part of the process of eliminating debt, building savings, and living within a budget. Doing those has helped me immensely, and if I can motivate others away from mindless spending and debt, I will be a very happy blogger. That said, I don't think that all spending is bad. Some spending is healthy and important. Here are five examples of that. 1. Safety Equipment Anything that keeps you and your family safe is a worthwhile investment. This isn't a spending category that deserves to be skipped over or treated like an afterthought. This is a broad category but it includes: Bike helmets Safety goggles for DIY projects New car seats Smoke and CO detectors Don't go without these. Buy good quality items. Replace them when they wear out. This also includes supplies to keep you going in case of an emergency. It's worth keeping flashlights, candles