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1860: What is the Real Cost of Buying Something by Mr. Finer on Non-Monetary Considerations of Spending

Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

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The Cost of Life - The Coffee Example

Coffee is a relatively inexpensive item, and it can still cost more than two years. People buy many more expensive items without even thinking about the extra years that will add to their working life. We should factor in all of these costs when considering the amount of life we exchange for something. Living your life making money to spend money is like being on a hampster wheel.

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