nopponpat / Getty Images Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze often touts dupes as a way to save money. But in a recent video, she discussed items that can actually cost you money if you decide to buy a cheaper version. “You’re going to have to repair it or replace it,” she told viewers.Read Next: 6 Things the Middle Class Should Sell To Build Their SavingsCheck Out: 5 Frugal Habits Suze Orman Still Follows Even Though She Can Afford Almost AnythingWhat popular items will you regret buying cheap? And where should you make investments in better-quality products that will stand the test of time?Also see five signs you’re spending too much on “cheap” items.It’s a trendy item that costs nearly double the price of many cheaper competitors, but for Cruze, there is no alternative to the Stanley cup. The 40-ounce tumbler with a travel lid and straw fits in your car’s cupholder and, according to Cruze, has “quality unlike most water bottles out there.”Plus, because of its size and convenient straw, it might even get you to drink more water, as it did for one reviewer in Women’s Health. And drinking more water can help you in terms of improving your health, giving you more energy and even giving you clearer skin — all things that can improve the quality of your life.Be Aware: Warren Buffett: 10 Things Poor People Waste Money OnYou may not think about tweezers until you’re using them. But here’s a situation where a splurge still won’t cost a fortune and will be worth the investment.“You can buy really cheap ones for like two bucks,” Cruze pointed out. “But if you buy really nice ones … they’re amazing.” She explained that cheaper ones just don’t work as well and better tweezers are worth it for her.These top-rated Tweezerman tweezers on Amazon will set you back only around $20 and are hailed by professionals. They have been voted an Allure Best of Beauty winner for decades running, are easy to use and are not tested on animals. “A good-quality suitcase is so, so worth it,” Cruze said. A higher-quality suitcase is built to last, and that means spending a little bit more. Just make sure you’re paying for quality and not just a trendy designer brand.Cruze has had experience with cheap luggage and higher-quality suitcases, and has had a better experience with the higher-quality suitcases. “The wheels on the cheap one, they’re not working anymore. And I’ve had that one for maybe five years and the other ones I’ve had for longer, and they have held up” she said.Monos luggage, for instance, offers a limited lifetime warranty that covers the wheels, handles, zipper and shell, which means you could carry the same suitcase for decades with no worries. You might think you’ll save money by stretching out the time between oil changes or other vehicle maintenance. But it’s not worth it to skimp here. You can avoid costly problems by sticking to your vehicle’s recommended maintenance schedule. This also in
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