Seven great ways to waste your money

I am amazed and amused by your article as well as all of the responses (albeit one response was off topic - Investment??). I found it most interesting that the 2 seemingly "closest to our hearts" items got no mention whatsoever, "New cars and Kids items". As I was reading (article and responses) one overwhelming question constantly came to mind. How, as a society throughout history in any country in the world, did we ever manage to live until now, long before any of these items were even available. Have we become so spoiled that we truly require all of these? Our lifespans have increased dramatically over the last thousand years or so.
I also offer a tiny extra concept regarding a healthy and "sanitary" life. As the human race moves on we do more and more to be safe and kill bacteria in the interest of "sanitary practices" yet we seem to be less and less healthy. From birth, our bodies create antibodies to protect us naturally from most bacteria and illnesses and the more we "insulate" ourselves from life and normal exposure to dirt and day to day contact with others the less our bodies are prepared when something more serious "jumps" us. Obviously, I wouldn't recommend walking into a Tuberculosis ward or something similarly dangerous unprepared and unprotected. However, day to day activities, including playing in the mud as a kid and drinking from a water fountain (dehydration will kill ya long before the bacteria do), all prepare our bodies to protect themselves when the need arises. Again, I enjoyed the article and the responses and I'm going to the store in a few minutes to buy a replacement refrigerator water filter. Oh, just realized, no one mentioned that as a viable alternative to bottled water...oops!

I WORK OUTSIDE ,ALL DAY, EVERY DAY. IN A DIFFERENT TOWN, EVERY WEEK. I AM NOT CLOSE TO ANY FLOWING WATER. I HAVE NO ACCESS TO FAUCETS. I THINK THAT BOTTLED WATER IS THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO PEOPLE THAT ACTUALLY WORK FOR A LIVING TRY IT SOME DAY. ALL DAY IN A STRANGE TOWN ASK FOR A GLASS OF WATER. KNOCK ON SOMEBODYS DOOR. SEE HOW THAT WORKS OUT FOR YOU. BEST OF LUCK JAMIE

I'm surprised no one mentioned all the expensive miracle weight loss products on the market. Not only are they misleading but most end up being a big waste of money. Everybody knows the only safe effective weight loss method is "everything in moderation" and of course exercise. As stated earlier; exercise doesn't have to be a costly expense, ie:gym or health club membership either. Walking is usually something people of all ages & abilities can do. And simple isometric exercises at home or aerobics for those who desire something more energetic and challenging. Save your hard-earned money for fun things instead.

Couldn't be more right