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10 Expensive Money Mistakes We Should Totally Avoid

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I come from a middle-class family. I bought my first branded product when I was in high school. It was a pair of Levi’s jeans. And it was only a few years back that I could afford to buy a luxury item. I understand the need to own fancy products to get that high. But sometimes it’s not worth it. After making a few mistakes, I realized there are some things we should totally avoid. And here are 10 such:
Buying expensive electronics on the launch date
There is definitely a thrill in buying new technology. For some of us, this experience is so overwhelming that we pre-order. But no matter how strong a brand is, wait at least a month. Check online reviews and tech-reports. Chances are the new product may not have enough features to justify the price tag. Paying a premium just to get hands on new product is not a shrewd choice. Postpone the purchase till there are enough reviews to guarantee that you’re spending money on a good product, not a mere upgrade.


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  1. Vishal BheerooSeptember 4, 2017 at 11:02 AM

    I became an official Kanjoos this month at the supermarket spending some 1,300 bucks for the entire month and it's the Saru effect. Love your money motivation post.

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  2. Purba chakrabortySeptember 5, 2017 at 12:25 PM

    Awesome tips, Saru. Thanks :)

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  3. drkaustubhjoshiSeptember 6, 2017 at 4:28 AM

    Totally agree. Especially with the antivirus thing. People look at me with awe when I tell them, I don't have any commercial antivirus bought and installed.

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  4. Anita SinghSeptember 13, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    Acchi tips hain, husband aur bitiya ko bheja hai, wahi log bahut money waste karty hain
    👍👍

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