What Luxuries Men Spend Their Money on Most

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You usually never hear about men who enjoy shopping. That is because they actually don’t. In reality, you need to look at the facts and understand that shopping and buying are not the same thing. Men buy more while women tend to shop. Shopping is a process that is more long-winded, more intricate and takes more finesse. Men buy, which means they know what they want ahead of time, they enter the store, the buy it as soon as they find it, and they leave with it. One is not better than the other, shoppers do not spend more money on useless stuff more than buyers or vice versa. These are just different styles of spending, and often wasting, money that tends to separate most men and women. The woman’s experience is more about browsing, comparing, contrasting, and generally thinking more about the process. Men seem to get a thought implanted into their minds and then they must act on this impulse to buy. It is done quickly and neatly usually.

Just like you always here men complaining about pointless things that women buy, men are no better. Actually, they might be even worse, since most of the time, the things that men spend their money on are not only unnecessary, but also much more expensive than the types of things that women will splurge on. Here we’ll look at some of the things that men like to waste their money on the most.

Electronics

It’s a fact – men love their electronics. Men have always been fascinated with technology and they feel the need to have all of the new toys and gadgets that come out on the market. It’s just as much of a competition as it is a desire to own something. Men spend about $700 a year on audio and visual equipment, whether it be flat screen televisions, cameras or anything else. It is also very evident and proven that men often tend to buy a lot more high end stuff than women do. It is also a fact that men are very competitive with other men, and even if they are the best of friends, one man will always want to buy a bigger and better television than his friend has, it’s just the way it is. Men also like to have all of their gadgets first, so whenever a new iPhone or iPad comes out, men will usually pay the premium prices to get these gadgets as soon as they are available, while women will usually wait for the price to go down before buying.

Even if you do fell as if you need all of the latest high-tech gear and gadgets, there are still ways that you can be smart about it. You do not have to get something as soon as it appears on the market, it’s not that important. The truth is, if you wait a couple of months, the price will go down significantly. Also, after waiting and some time passing buy, you will be able to find the items used and in mint condition. There are many people out there who splurge on things like iPads and televisions and then realize that they cannot really afford it or have no real need for it. This is when they either put it on Ebay or Craiglist and try to sell it. There is always tons of high-tech and high-end equipment available on these sites, all you need to do is browse them often and you will be sure to find a great deal and be able to buy everything you want to complete your collection of high-tech equipment and gadgets.

Eating Out and Drinking

Men also prefer to eat out, especially if they are single. A lot of men do not have the habit of buying food, taking it home and preparing it. They love eating in restaurants and fast food joints, and this definitely is a habit that can get very expensive, especially if you want to eat well. A man who is constantly eating out but is also looking to eat healthy is spending a lot of money, because he is not eating cheap fast food, rather, going out to restaurants that offer a more varied menu, better prepared food and healthier options. The average man spends about $2,000 a year on eating out. Sure, some of the money probably goes towards taking women out to dinner, but most of it goes to men feeding themselves.

So what is the remedy for this? Men need to realize that preparing food at home is not the hassle that they think it is. There are many meals that can be prepared very quickly at home, and they can be both tasty and healthy as well, along with being quick to make. There are cookbooks out there that are made especially for single men who are always on the go and busy. Check out these books and start preparing food yourself. Most people who try it get addicted to it and end up enjoying the preparation process. Eating this way and then taking leftovers to work for lunch will save you a couple hundred dollars a month.

Men in America spend over $500 on alcohol a year. They love having a fridge full of beer at all times and love to crack a few open either alone while watching sports at night or with some friends. Also, with the emergence of micro-brewing in America as a very popular pastime, men are getting very interested in exotic beers and can spend a lot of money hunting down new ales and lagers and trying more high-end beverages instead of cracking open a cheap Budweiser can at night. There are also many men these days that have gotten into home brewing, which has become a very popular hobby for many men. This can get expensive as well, with many ingredients and a lot of equipment that needs to be purchased.

Let’s not forget the fact that men love to go out and drink at bars. Whether you are going to a sports bar with your friends to watch a game or you are going to a nightclub with a girlfriend, the drink prices are high and the bills get really big, especially if you like to drink a lot.

It is a tried and tested formula, but for any of you men that still don’t know – be sure to pregame before hitting the bar. Get some drinks in at home, invite your friends over for homemade cocktails before heading out, and then when you get to the bar, you’ll already have a nice buzz going and will be able to enjoy yourself while nursing a beer or two all night and saving a lot of money each month.

Cars

Buying cars for men is a lot like their obsession with gear and gadgets. It is usually not a very practical process. There are not many men that are willing to give up performance and looks for a more cost-effective, safer and more affordable vehicle. Men buy the most expensive cars on the streets and it is much the same as the competition with other men over owning the latest and best new gear and gadgets. Cars are status symbols for men and they are willing to spend too much money on them and then end up being stuck with serious monthly payments for long periods of time just for appearance sake.

Remember guys, there are women out there who are interested in things other than stature and money. Some women will find you much more sexy in a Prius, because it means that you not only take care of your finances, but you also care about the Earth as well.

Sports

Men sure do love their sports. They spend the most amount of money on watching live games and buying tickets for sporting events, but they also spend a lot of money on merchandise as well, among other things. Many men can get quite fanatical when it comes to sports, so they will splurge immediately on season tickets or make sure to grab all of the playoff tickets they can, because the fun of being in the arena or stadium while their team quests on for victory is so invigorating that men often forget how impractical and expensive it is.

You can be the biggest fan in the world without going to every home and every playoff game. Hang out at your local bar and root for your team with your fans instead. You won’t have to spend ridiculous money for overpriced and watered down beer at the stadium, and you’ll have just as much fun. If you really want to check out some games from the bleachers, why not get tickets for your favorite squad’s farm team and check out who the up and coming starts of the franchise will be. Getting to know the next generation of players for your hometown makes you an even greater fan than most, and you get to see fun games in the flesh without hurting your bank account.
Clubs and other services

Men like to join various clubs and be part of various social cliques. They want to join the gym, various sports centers and like to have access to everything. Most of the time, when a man joins a fitness club it is not just a hole in the wall gym with some free weights. They figure that if they are paying, then they might as well pay top dollar and get it all – sauna, pool, massages, squash, you name it. A lot of men tend to join the gym because they think that if they are paying and they are getting all of this stuff, they will then be more motivated to work out. Sometimes this is not the case though. Nothing can compensate for true motivation and the desire to stay healthy. Many times these large fitness facilities will provide more distractions than anything else. You’ll be watching television and talking to people in the gym a lot and spending more time socializing than actually breaking a sweat.

Yes, these health and fitness centers are great, and there is a lot to be gained from them. If you are using these things to their maximum, you are definitely getting your money’s worth, but there really is no need to pay that much money if you are looking to get fit.

If you really want to work out and stay in shape, all you need is that motivation within yourself to exercise every day, or at least three or four times a week. Running can be very fun outside, and now with all of these smart phones and apps that they offer it can even be interactive. Not only can these apps measure how fast and far you are running, they can also talk to you, couch you and encourage you to meet goals that you set. You can also compete with other friends who use these apps and compare your runs to their and also share all of your running activities with your Facebook and Twitter friends as well. You don’t need a fancy gym to play some basketball, there are tons of outdoor courts and during the winter there are local leagues that you can join that usually play in local school gymnasiums. These options are all much cheaper than joining a huge gym and they are just as healthy. As long as you have the motivation and desire to work out, you can do it anywhere. Buy some free weights and work out at home. Doing situps and pushups at home is just as good as using expensive machines in the gym, if you are working hard and exercising regularly. There is no need to go to the gym to use the stepping machine when you have stairs in your own house that you can run up and down on and bleachers at the local high school that can be used as well.