What are the spending priorities of these “average” frum Jews, and how are their principles reflected in their fiscal choices?
Where do you splurge?
What’s a nonnegotiable expense and what can you forgo?
We spoke to a selection of frum families who occupy that middle ground — they’re making it, some comfortably and some less so, but they’re not riding high and they’re also not on the receiving end. What are the spending priorities of these “average” frum Jews, and how are their principles reflected in their fiscal choices?
Take a look at their spending to get a view of their values. Maybe you’ll find yourself too
I don’t think I’m an overspender, but I don’t pinch pennies either. A few years ago, I was sitting at a family simchah and everyone was complaining how you can’t rent a nice gown for less than $2000. I asked everyone if they remembered what I wore to my son’s wedding. Everyone said, “Oh, you looked gorgeous!” but I pressed them, “Do you actually remember what I wore?” Of course, no one did.
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