10 Rich People Things Poorer People Admit They’re Still Doing

Is there something you would splurge on in your life, regardless of how much money you make? I’ll go first and admit that I will always spend money on comfortable shoes that will last. I don’t care how cute the $10 sandals are; you should never skimp on the things that keep you off the ground (shoes, bed, and tires).

A recent online survey explored things that poorer people still spend money on that are considered more “rich people things.” Let’s take a look.

1. Expensive Smell Goods

Do you have a favorite luxury perfume or cologne that you do or would still splurge on despite the lack of mula in your pocketbook? You’re not alone. Many people express a genuine love for a fragrance that they finance despite having other financial obligations that may serve that money better.

2. Kerrygold Butter

I’m not going to lie; after reading about the things people still splurge on and discovering multiple entries for Kerrygold butter, I had to try it. Yup! It’s delicious and worth the extra dollars at the checkout.

3. Hire Cleaning Services

Is cleaning the house not your favorite thing? It seems like a definitive yes to me, but many people enjoy the chore. Nonethless, even more people confess that they are affording themselves a housecleaner.

4. Professional Massages

Yes, Lord. Few things feel better than receiving a professional massage. From painful knots in the neck and shoulders to being on sore feet all day, there are numerous health reasons to budget for this luxury care service.

Did you know that a 60-minute massage is the equivalent of 7-8 hours of sleep to our bodies? Prices vary nationwide, but typically, you can get a massage for $60-$75 for an hour.

5. Fancy Edition Books

Poorer readers admit they still occasionally find ways to splurge on fancy edition books. From coveted early editions to leatherbound signed copies of beloved favorites, fancy books aren’t only for the rich.

6. Real Maple Syrup

Move over, Mrs. Butterworth. The demand for consuming only real maple syrup is growing. Have you tried it? You’ll never go back to that imitation corn syrup again!

7. Travel

The allure of traveling is too much for some poorer people to resist, and I can’t blame them. One time, I had an opportunity to go to Disneyland. I had $100 in my pocket, but my friend’s family had an extra ticket because someone canceled at the last minute.

I can tell you that $100 is nothing for a five-day week at Disneyland, and this was in 1998. It mostly went to me surviving on McDonald’s, and I got a keychain for a souvenir.

8. Furniture

The fact that they design furniture and appliances with the purpose of needing to replace them as soon as possible is appalling. I would bet money that every furniture set my grandparents and parents owned is still usable and sturdy as ever, wherever those sets may be.

But today, you can expect pressboard and other cheap materials to fall apart quickly. Investing in furniture made of real wood is worth the extra Duckets. I’d choose secondhand wooden furniture over new pressboard garbage.

9. Skiing

When you think of what rich people do for fun, is skiing at the top of the list? I went snowboarding once and had no gear. It was the most expensive thing I’ve ever done, but it was an absolute blast.

So, I see the appeal in dumping thousands of dollars into snow sports if you have it. However, many poorer people admit they spend money to ski despite not having it like that.

10. Fancy Dining

Fancy dining is another splurge that many poorer people indulge in on date nights to keep the magic alive and give them a taste of the finer life. The fanciest restaurant I’ve ever visited was Canlis in Seattle, Washington. It was so fancy that the tables were on wheels, and the servers pulled them out for you, even for bathroom trips.

My dad insisted on giving me that experience and tickets to The Phantom of the Opera. It was one of the best experiences of my life, and I can see why poorer people will still find a way to have those moments, too.

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