Part One
I read "Get Rich With: the ChaChing Instinct". In this particular blog, Mr. Money Mustache describes to readers the differences between 'spenders' and 'savers'. He focuses on the fact that people should be much more concerned with their future rather than impulses in the moment. He describes that by setting money aside and by not making unnecessary purchases your future self will feel just as (if not more) satisfied later on when you have that extra money in your pocket. Provided in the blog are some studies and evidence of the psychological differences of spenders and savers proving that savers are much more successful than spenders, and this is a huge strength towards Mr. Money Mustache's arguments and ideas. I agree with everything written in this blog and believe it is all very useful. I may be biased because I have always believed in saving rather than spending, however, Mr. Money Mustache really lets the audience know how important simple saving can be in our lives and the huge impacts it can have.
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I definitely would say I fall on the side of "spender." I relate to the fact that saving the money instead of buying the unnecessary things will leave you feeling more satisfied in the future. I rarely save, but when I do I always feel much better about it.
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