Is it wrong to spend 200 on a purse and 100 on shoes?

Question

My husband gives me a hard time about my spending habits but he spends money on unnecessary tools and things.

Answer 1

Instead of spending $200 on a purse, wouldn't you rather spend less, then you would have more money to actually put in your purse.

Answer 2

It depends!

If you can afford it, there shouldn't be a question about it. If your budget is tight, a $15 purse and $19 shoes from Walmart should be fine.

Also if your work really requires this - like working as high profile lawyer or meeting customers all the time, it might justified too.

Answer 3

Tools are more important then a 200 dollor purse! You could get a purse at Wal*mart for much much less.

Answer 4

If you earn enough to support that type of spending, there shouldn't be an issue. But if you are spending outside of your means, that is what leads to problems.

Answer 5

If you can afford it, no. if you have 7 kids and live on welfare and have to choose between them and your shoes, then yes. Try talking to your husband about setting a limit for each of you per month or something.

Answer 6

In my opinion it's kind of vane and materialistic to spend that much... but I'm a single mother and have to watch my spending.

Answer 7

Maybe you could agree to have "discretionary spending" in your budget, with each of you allowed to spend it on what you want.

Answer 8

i agree with the first girl,, not wrong but stupid.. maybe every once in a while its alright.. but not all the time.. its such a waste of money.. you just have to learn how to shop.. you dont have to buy expensive brand name items ...

Answer 9

If you have enough money for it I say go for it.

Answer 10

if its worth it and it makes you happy,life is too short.