‘What do most people not realise is a complete waste of money?’ – 22 ways people are stupidly reckless with their hard earned cash

12.

‘Coffee out. £5 a go, for precisely nothing. Cant they just drink a can in a park and appreciate the nature, chase some geese or something, kick a pigeon.’
–bubonichav

13.

‘Adulting. 10/10 would not recommend.’
–NovemberMike24

14.

‘Gluten free products when you have absolutely no reason to buy them. It isn’t healthier to not eat gluten unless you have an intolerance, disease or allergy.’
–AdThat328

15.

‘Vitamin pills except vitamin D.’
–varunn

16.

‘Diamond engagement rings.’
–PlentyAwkward5954

17.

‘Ebook/audiobook subscriptions or apps. It’s 100% free with your library card.’
–No-Door-3181

18.

‘It’s a real bugbear of mine: mobile phones. I totally understand the need for a phone, I can see the advantage of paying a bit more for a nice camera, but there is no need to be spending more than £30 a month for a phone and sim. It’s amazing how many people spend £50+ monthly and think nothing of it.’
–Broad-Brain-7908

19.

‘Buying something because it’s in the sale. It’s not 50% off. It’s money spent that you weren’t going to spend.’
–PrincessofHats

20.

‘Dubai Chocolate. A mug’s game.’
–RopeOk7076

21.

‘Bottled water when you can get it free from a good tap water system.’
–PeteJHBristol

22.

‘Teabags. Hear me out, for about £2 I can get a bag of loose leaf of much higher quality product and more tea per pound. Assuming you’re purchasing a decent bag such as Yorkshire and not a bag of Typhoo from Home Bargains.’
–phetea

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