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		ska on June 26, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How renting became the new homeownership I found your reply confusing. Are you suggesting looking at "fancy clothes, booze, and gadgets" as an investment of some sort?

exodust on July 7, 2015 [–]

Yes, short term benefits. Clothes can open doors, gadgets can be productive or increase learning/happiness/entertainment. Booze... well, a bit of a stretch, but booze can assist in unwinding and/or celebrating which has benefits.

Neglecting the short term is very risky personal business.

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