# @travelingtoretirement on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DOYicoNkX8s
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63267262-travelingtoretirement-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/4add1993e0.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-09-09T13:38:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Mel⎢Personal Finance (@travelingtoretirement) — https://gondola.cc/travelingtoretirement

## Caption

If it still works, why replace it?
New isn’t always better for our wallets or the planet.
I know a lot of things today are designed with planned obsolescence to keep us buying, but (if I can help it) I choose to repair and keep my stuff as long as possible. 
There’s a real joy in using things for years, even decades. Being mindful about what we consume isn’t just about sustainability, it’s been financially freeing. 

I know a lot of what I own isn’t 25-30 years old + but I started my post college life in 2015/2016 and my hope is to keep these things for many many more years 🥰

#underconsumption #frugal #budgeting #spendingless #consumerism #sustainability

## Stats

- **Views:** 434,638
- **Likes:** 44,653
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- **Comments:** 634

## Tags

sustainability, frugal, budgeting, consumerism, underconsumption, spendingless

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