Millennial shares her recession-proof spending habits

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I make $169,000 a year and these are the 7 things I'll keep splurging on even during an economic slump

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Elissa Voris, a 39-year-old senior manager at Dolby, from Enumclaw, Washington. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I was diagnosed with ADHD in 2022 and within a year I've witnessed significant positive changes in my work and personal life because of therapy. It makes it easier to achieve and sustain goals, and consequently advances my career. Instacart and my Costco membership helps me save lots of money each month. Instacart costs me about $110 a year and the Costco membership costs $120 a year.

Coffee is my side-kick and it's always there with me whether I'm running late in the morning or getting the ball rolling on my work. I consider it my morning highlight. I work remotely so my home is also my office. This means I need to keep my house top notch when it comes to cleaning every nook and corner. So I invest in property and home maintenance services. I have an annual maintenance plan that includes gutter cleaning and pest control. The fee is a little over $215 a month.

The total monthly expense for my skincare is $125. My money also goes toward health supplements like multivitamins and other prescribed medications. I'm a health-oriented person so I'll always be indifferent to spending on health and fitness-related requirements, even during a recession. I stopped going to the gym after the pandemic hit everyone. My husband and I were weightlifters and would frequently go three to five times a week.

My brain needs a task after work where I can focus and engage before I can truly relax. Video games assist with that and are also a terrific option to de-stress after work. The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs me about $16 a month.

 

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