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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should spend money on things that last a long time, such as expensive pieces of Jewellery, than spend money on short-term pleasures like vacations. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Sample Essay (Agree)

Some people like to spend their hard-earned money on short-term pleasures such as summer vacations. However, I think it is better to spend money on things like expensive jewellery, which will last a long time, because these items will give people enjoyment for years and years and will also be solid investments for people’s retirements.

Short-term pleasures are exactly that: short term. Purchasing expensive items is better because of their longevity. That is, people will have opportunities to enjoy them for a much longer period than, for instance, a one- or two-week vacation. For example, when they were younger, my grandparents saved their money and bought a small country home. For years, they vacationed there in the summer. However, that was not their only intention. They planned for it to remain in the family for as long as possible so that future generations could also enjoy it. In this sense, it is desirable that people buy more expensive items which will last a long time because they will be able to enjoy them for a much greater period of time.

Also, purchasing things that last a long time could allow people to retire earlier. Lf they use their money wisely by investing in valuable items, they w川 be able to gain large returns on them and enjoy their lives for longer periods after retiring. Furthermore, they will not have to work as long as people who do not purchase long-lasting, valuable items that increase in value. For example, my uncle always invested his money in diamonds instead of spending it on short-term pleasures such as trips, and, thanks to the money he earned from his investments, he was able to retire at the age of fifty. In the long run, investing clearly outweighs spending.

In conclusion, I firmly believe that people should spend their money on long-lasting items because they will enjoy them for a longer period of time and possibly even be able to retire earlier than they had expected if they have invested wisely. While trips and other short-lived pleasures may be fun, they are not really good uses of a person’s money.

Sample Essay (Disagree)

While some people say it is best to spend money on long-lasting items such as jewelry, I totally disagree with their opinion. Purchasing expensive items leaves people with not enough money for them to enjoy other pleasures in their lives.