More Stuff = More Expenses

The more things you own, the more money you will have to spend to maintain those things.

Bigger houses, for example, need more repairs than smaller ones. There’s more that can go wrong or break. Unfortunately, repairs are a necessary part of homeownership. But repairs can be expensive. And if you try to do them yourself, there goes your free time again.

Bigger houses also cost more to live in. The more square footage you have, the more money it costs to heat and cool your home. There’s also the issue of property taxes. Bigger houses are usually worth more, which means you have to pay more in property taxes each year.

Don’t let your stuff own you. The more stuff you own, the more work and money it takes to maintain it. Sometimes less is more. Owning less stuff can free up some of your time to do things you enjoy.