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Ella Losee's avatar

In my opinion, financial decisions are not a one-size-fits-all scenario. Spending choices are essential to ensure you are still financially safe for necessary items. This mainly relates to low-income workers or young adults. Jorge Cortez likes spending money on Cowboys games, and there is nothing wrong with that, but in order for him to do so, he has to save money in other areas of his spending. We see in this article that Jorge lives in a shared living space. Shared living is a great way to improve one’s living standard without increasing discretionary spending. This effective living strategy allows Jorge to save enough money to continue spending money on the Dallas Cowboys without straining his budget. It is important that individuals make financial decisions that align with their values and passions, and this is precisely why Jorge spends his money on Cowboys games.

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Anna Katharine Sullivan's avatar

For Jorge, shared living allows for his standard way of living. Even though many may not agree with his spending habits, Jorge can still manage a standard of living while partaking in Dallas Cowboy's festivities. As mentioned in the article, living alone would be a 26.7% increase in Jorge’s living expenses. However, one thing to consider is the future. Does Jorge see himself getting married or having a family? What if his roommate decides to leave and now all the rent is placed on Jorge’s shoulders? If there are any concerns would Jorge consider just tailgating at the stadium and not getting a ticket or going on special occasions? For many, shared living is appealing because it lowers expenses, company is always provided along with still having personal space. Each person is subject to their own spending habits and what areas they wish to spend more money, for Jorge, he is able to afford non-discretionary expenses while splurging on the Cowboys.

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