Fall is underway, folks! You know what that means: pumpkin spice everything, sweater weather, scary movies, Ugg boots, changing leaves, and (drum roll, please) the new Apple iPhone release! If you’re a tech-savvy-cellular-guru who’s up to date on the latest mobile devices, it’s no question that the iPhone 7 will be in your position in the very near future. Maybe you’ve pre-ordered it, maybe you’ll be waiting in line for it. If expensive new cell phones are your thang, no judgement to you, sir or ma’am. But if you’re on the fence about making it rain for a new ringer, I've compiled a list of seven other things you can spend your money on.
According to Apple’s website, the iPhone 7 Plus retails at a conservative $769, while a one-time payment at Verizon will set you back $869.99. Yes, I know that 99% of cell phone buying humans will likely divide this cost into a 24 month payment plan, adding a measly $36.24 to their monthly cell phone bill.
So whether you put that $37ish into a jar every month for two years (or 870 bucks once) for something other than that iPhone 7 Plus, you could buy:
1. A huge stockpile of groceries
If you shop as cheap- I mean as smart- as I do, you'll have enough groceries to last you for three or four months.
2. 108 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts
That's 1,296 Krispy Kremes to share with all of your closest friends, family, neighbors, acquaintances... Or yourself.
3. A new bike or workout machine or gym membership
You don't get the bod you want by spending hours of the day on your cell phone...
4. A deposit on a new apartment
Phone or home? You decide.
5. Your text books for an entire year
Or two years... If you average $200 on books a semester (like me).
6. 4 days at Disney World for two adults
Including the Water Park Fun & More Option!
Or, my personal favorite, you could
7. Help plant 870 trees at this website
Or donate to any of the thousands of charities that help the environment, world hunger, medical breakthroughs, developing countries... find a full accredited list here.
So there you have it. Spend your money however you please. But give yourself a little perspective before you shell out nearly 900 bucks on one piece of merchandise.
