11 Things Not Worth the Money 


You work hard for your money, so spending it on things that just aren't worth it is a total waste. When it comes down to it, you're better off putting your cash toward some expenses than throwing it away on others. I'd rather put my money elsewhere than spend it on these 11 things that aren't worth it to me.

Bottled Water
You need to drink enough water on a daily basis to keep yourself properly hydrated, but you don't need to drain your wallet to do so. Avoid buying bottles of water that are only good for a few uses it's better for your wallet and the environment to invest in one that's ready for endless use.

 Brand-Name Meds, Cleaning Supplies, Etc.
So many of the store-brand options at the supermarket are just as good as the brand-name products. Sure, there might be a certain item or two that you consider to be better quality than the store brand, but in general it's usually a wash — except for the prices. A word of warning: store brands aren't always cheaper, so make a habit of comparing prices.

First-Class Tickets on Domestic Flights
Shelling out extra cash for a first-class seat on a flight to a domestic destination isn't worth it in my book. Save your front-of-the-plane experiences for longer, international flights.

Regular Lunches Out
Most of the time, the lunches you buy out could have easily been made at home at a fraction of the cost. Unless the 10 minutes it takes to put together a lunch is more valuable than your $8 lunch, brown-bagging it seems to be a smarter move on most days.

Premium Gas When You Don't Need It
If you're filling your tank with a higher grade of gas than your car's user manual calls for, you're probably wasting your money.

Magazines Without a Subscription
Most annual magazine subscriptions cost less than $20, but a publication purchased from the newsstand can cost $4 or more. The math says it all: buying mags without a subscription is typically not worth the marked-up price.

Meals Out That You Could Easily Make Yourself
Dining out is something that I make room for in my budget, and when I go out, I make sure to order something I couldn't easily make myself. Why pay more for a meal that could be put together for less and taste just as good?

Upgrading Your Rental Car
It's oh so tempting to rent a ride that's much sweeter than your own when you're on vacation. Resist the urge to upgrade your rental depending on the length of your stay, you could end up paying hundreds more than necessary. A rental car isn't a status symbol.

 Detergent That's For Darks Only
The laundry detergent intended for dark clothes only is a pretty smart marketing gimmick, but it's not worth buying into. Despite what the companies want you to believe, one bottle of detergent is enough to cover your various color loads without ruining the brights and darks.

  

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VOCABULARY WORDS:
1. Shell out (phrasal verb) ~ to pay money for something, especially when the cost is unexpected and not wanted
2. Valuable (adj.) ~ worth a great deal of money
3. Subscription (n.) ~ the action of making or agreeing to make an advance payment in order to receive or participate in something
4. Mark up (n.) ~ the amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit
5. Gimmick (n.) ~ a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. Which of the items above do you regular buy or do? Do you agree that they are a waste of money? Discuss your answer.
2. What are the other things you can think of that people buy but are not worth the amount paid for them? What are the possible alternatives?
3. What suggestions could you give to people in terms of proper spending and saving money?