In your 20s, just starting out in your career, it can be hard to part with your cash. Sometimes, however, it’s the smart move.
“I was a great saver in my 20s,” Kate White, former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and author of “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This” told Business Insider. “But what I didn’t know and wish I had is that it’s so much smarter to buy a few great quality items — in terms of clothes, furniture, accessories — rather than a bunch of cheaper stuff.”
With the help of Michael Egan, certified financial planner and partner at Egan, Berger & Weiner, LLC, we compiled a list of the smartest things to buy in your 20s.
Keep in mind that everyone has different needs and priorities, and while this list is far from comprehensive or universal, it’s a good starting point for young people who are unsure of where their spending money should go:
This article originally appeared on Business Insider
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