What I try to do, which my wife may not always understand, is spend money on things that at least hold their value. That way, should something bad happen financially, I might be able to liquidate my stuff in a pinch.

When you consider that I came to this hobby after establishing a good guitar acquisition syndrome (GAS rather than GAD), she doesn't really notice the razors or brushes moving in and out of the house. She likes the soap. Her beef is more about time spent on this board and the sound of honing. But I digress...

I have a guitar that I paid about $2500 bucks for. Sounds crazy until you realize that, if I really had to, I could sell that guitar for $3,500 in less than 48 hours. I have a Boker Red Injun that I paid $20 for. I sanded and buffed it out myself, and it's about a 7 out of 10. I'm betting I could move it for more than $20 on this board in a similar time frame. So, all of these things are relative and up to your individual situation. The important thing to remember is that everything, EVERYTHING, in life is about balance. Make sure your maintaining that in your home first and it will spread throughout your life.

Besides, what are you going to do with your money? Leave it to your kids?? Ha!

--David