Best $100 Splurges You Won’t Regret
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Sarah Li Cain
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Spending money on splurges sometimes feels too excessive, like you shouldn’t be doing it. But money is meant to be used to improve your life, so why does it feel so hard?
If you’re feeling guilty about spending an extra $100 you can afford on something nice for yourself, you probably shouldn’t. While everyone’s tastes and needs are different, here’s a list of some of the best $100 splurges you will most likely not regret.
Next, find out how to create your “splurge fund” to avoid regret.
Books
Books contain a treasure trove of knowledge from experts who have poured hours into them. Though you will need to invest some time into reading and implementing knowledge from non-fiction books, doing so could help you improve all aspects of your life.
For example, reading a book about investing for retirement could reap more than 10 times the amount you paid into the book. Or, the downtime you get from reading a really interesting science fiction book can vastly improve your mental health.
Exercise Equipment
Buying some good exercise equipment or even hiring a trainer could vastly improve your life.
A personal trainer can cost anywhere from $25 to over $100 per hour, according to the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Spending the money can help you prevent injuries, achieve your fitness goals and get personalized guidance to help you improve your health.
If you prefer to splurge on equipment or a gym membership instead, you can also improve your physical health. That is, as long as you go to the gym or consistently use the equipment you bought. After all, health is wealth.
Cleaning Gadgets
Yes, that means Roombas and portable steam cleaners. Even those fancy hardwood or vinyl floor vacuums that also wash your floors at the same time.
These seemingly simple gadgets can save you time on those pesky cleaning tasks. Sure, robot vacuums aren’t perfect, but they’ll save you from having to clean up after pets and little kid messes all the time.
Good Shoes
Wearing good shoes can help support your body, preventing concerns like pulled muscles and joint damage. Shoes can even help prevent you from slipping and falling. For example, spending money on proper hiking boots will help keep you safe when hiking rocky hills, even if you’re a careful hiker.
Even if all you do is run errands around the city, having a good pair of shoes can help you with better posture and less achy feet. For something you wear often, it’s fine to splurge on shoes.
A Nice Meal Out
If you’re going to eat, it might as well be for food you’ll love, right? Splurging on a meal, especially one paired with good company, is something you might have to save up for, but worth the cost.
Perhaps using the $100 for a nice meal is an opportunity to visit a new restaurant you’ve been dying to try out.
Helping Friends and Family
Spending money on helping others is a great idea, since you can feel good knowing that you’ve been able to help someone in need or even brighten someone’s day. There are plenty of ideas, from donating to someone’s GoFundMe all the way to buying a coffee for your coworkers.
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