Since the outbreak of the pandemic in early 2020, the global economy has been in a downturn. The downward trend is expected to persist through 2024, and many people will still face economic pressure. In this context, we need to learn to downgrade consumption and buy something carefully. Here are six things that people are best off not buying in 2024.
Many people spend a lot of money to buy personal hobby items in order to satisfy their hobbies. For example, a fishing enthusiast may buy expensive rods and gear, and a hobbyist may buy an expensive musical instrument. However, these things are often not practical and often sit idle. If you really need to buy expensive items, you can consider renting them to save money.
Expanding: For those who love fishing, fishing is definitely an activity that can bring unlimited fun and relaxation. However, there is a real cost associated with purchasing fishing-related equipment. In the economic downturn of 2024, we can consider finding some alternatives or alternative activities to meet our entertainment needs. For example, you can choose cheaper fishing gear or borrow a friend's fishing gear. In addition, we can also try other outdoor activities, such as hiking or cycling, which not only exercise but also bring rich mental enjoyment at a lower cost.
Home appliances are essential items in our lives, but when choosing home appliances, some people tend to only value a single function and ignore the cost of use. For example, high-end appliances such as automatic dryers and dishwashers may seem advanced, but they often cost more than we expected, requiring additional maintenance and repair costs. In the economic downturn, we should pay more attention to the practicality and economy of household appliances, and choose those products with high cost performance and low cost of use.
Expanding: In 2024, we should be more rational and prudent when buying home appliances. If a home appliance only has a cool design or desirable features, but it can't meet our daily needs and save costs, then buying it will become a waste. Instead, we can choose products that are simple in function but stable in performance and inexpensive to use. When purchasing home appliances, we can refer to the evaluation reports of some authoritative institutions to understand the performance and user evaluation of each brand and model, so as to make informed consumption decisions.
In the past few years, live streaming sales of celebrity influencers have been all the rage. In order to follow celebrities or catch up with trends, many people buy products recommended by celebrity influencers. However, the quality of these products is not as good as everyone thinks, and many celebrities rarely even use these products themselves. In 2024, we should choose products that suit us more rationally, instead of blindly following the recommendations of celebrities, only in this way can we truly get a high-quality experience.
Expanding: Influencer live streaming sales have become a marketing tool to help companies and celebrities increase product sales. However, not all products recommended through influencer live streaming have high quality and a good user experience. In 2024, we should keep rational thinking and not be fooled by flashy packaging and star effects. Before purchasing a product, we can understand the real evaluation of the product and the user's experience, so as to make an informed purchase decision.
Beauty and nail art is a way of external beautification that many women pursue to make people more refined. However, in the face of an economic downturn, we should think carefully about the money spent on these products. Rather than investing in the outward, we should focus more on the inner abundance and our own personal growth.
Expanding: In 2024, we don't necessarily have to spend a lot of money on beauty and nail art. On the contrary, we can maintain a good posture through some simple self-care and reasonable lifestyle habits. For example, good sleep quality and a balanced diet can improve skin texture and physical health. In addition, we can also learn some simple beauty techniques and treatments to make ourselves a confident and beautiful woman.
For some face-seekers, buying luxury goods is a way to show off their wealth and status. However, luxury goods, while expensive, are not necessarily practical. For the average person, investing too much in luxury goods can increase the financial burden and even lead to debt problems.
From an economic point of view, the value of luxury goods is mainly derived from their uniqueness and scarcity, rather than their actual use function. When buying luxury goods, we should carefully consider our own economic situation and consumption needs to ensure that the economic burden is reasonably distributed, and the decision to buy luxury goods should be based on a full understanding of the value of the product and our own needs.
In the information age, various online courses are emerging one after another. However, not all online classes can meet our learning needs. Some online courses are only better advertised, but they don't actually provide valuable content. In order to avoid wasting money, we should choose a course that suits us according to our actual situation and needs when choosing online courses, rather than being confused by other people's propaganda.
Expansion: In 2024, we should be more rational about the promotion and publicity of various online courses. Choosing an online course that suits you can not only improve your knowledge level and skills, but also save unnecessary expenses. When choosing an online course, we can first understand the teaching content and faculty of the online course, and we can also look for reviews and feedback from other students to make an informed choice.
Summary: In the continued downturn in the economic environment in 2024, we should learn to consume rationally and buy prudently. Avoid buying** items of personal interest, using high-cost home appliances, celebrity live streaming products, too many beauty and nail products, luxury goods, and buying all kinds of online classes at will. Instead, we should focus on practicality and economy, and choose products and services that are cost-effective and meet our needs. In the face of economic downturn, only by changing the concept of consumption and rationally planning and managing one's finances can we effectively cope with the challenges brought about by the downturn and maintain a good quality of life and a stable economic situation.