{"id":606,"date":"2026-04-20T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juskat.com\/?p=606"},"modified":"2026-04-20T05:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:00:00","slug":"youre-working-hard-to-earn-your-money-so-give-yourself-a-reward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juskat.com\/?p=606","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;You&#8217;re working hard to earn your money, so give yourself a reward.&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">Fiona Donnelly is vice-captain of the Bohemians, who play in the Irish League Women&#8217;s Premier Division. Donnelly is currently in his fourth season with the Dublin club.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>Are you a saver or a spender? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">I consider myself a saver, but I&#8217;m not afraid to treat myself when I see something I like or something that catches my eye. I think it&#8217;s important to have a balance. Make sure to get something done every month. You work hard for your money, so give yourself a reward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>What was your first paid job?<\/b><b>    And how much was paid? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">Work at your local Centra \u2013 50-100 euros for a few hours of work. I learned a lot about showing up to work on time, being responsible, and working with different people, which really shaped my work ethic today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>Shopping for more value? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">I usually shop around, especially if it&#8217;s a big purchase. Compare prices, read reviews, and consider durability before making your decision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>What is your most luxurious purchase?<\/b><b>    And how much did it cost?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">I recently purchased my first home. In today&#8217;s world, homes aren&#8217;t cheap. My boyfriend and I have been saving up for it for the past 6 years, so I&#8217;m very proud to be able to do it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>What do you think is the best value for money purchase you&#8217;ve ever made?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">You must bring your cell phone. This may seem like an obvious choice, but like everyone else, I use it almost every day. I use it for absolutely everything. Without it, it&#8217;s like it&#8217;s gone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-it-article-body__interstitial-link\"><span>[\u00a0<\/span>\u2018My handbag collection is my daughter\u2019s inheritance\u2019<span class=\"visually-hidden\">Opens in new window<\/span><span>\u00a0]<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>Do you ever regret spending money? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">No big deal. I&#8217;ve had a few small impulse purchases that I didn&#8217;t really need, but it taught me to slow down and think about the value before making a purchase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>Do you negotiate the price?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">I don&#8217;t mind discussing pricing if it&#8217;s appropriate. I focus on understanding value and making sure terms are fair, rather than haggling for value.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>Do you want to invest in stocks or cryptocurrencies? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">No, I think there are too many things to think about when it comes to investing. I&#8217;d rather know exactly what I have.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>Do you have any retirement benefits or pension plans? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">I have been institutionalizing pensions since I started working in the banking industry. I also pay extra every month. I think this is very important. That&#8217;s because after you retire, it&#8217;s basically your own money. The more effort you put into it, the more you&#8217;ll have for when the time comes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>what was the last thing you bought<\/b><b>    Was it worth the money? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">My last purchase was an expensive add-on order from Kinetica. These supplements can be used throughout the season, so I think they are good value for money.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>Have you ever successfully saved up for a relatively large purchase? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">As I mentioned earlier, I recently bought my first home and have been slowly saving money for the past six years. We finally arrived there. As we all know, house prices are at an all-time high, but when did they hit their all-time high? &#8211;It hasn&#8217;t been easy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>Have you ever lost money? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">Not that I remember. Like many others, I may have spent a few bob at a Spin cash machine and never received a call back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>Are you a gambler? If so, have you ever won big? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">No, I don&#8217;t gamble. To be honest, I don&#8217;t even know how to bet, but I&#8217;m going to keep going.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>What&#8217;s your best money habit? And what&#8217;s your worst? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">The best habit is to consistently save a certain amount each month and grow your savings. I think it&#8217;s always good to have some savings for unexpected needs. My worst habit is spending money on coffee every day. know!<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><b>how much money do you have now? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">I have some copper coins and 5 banknotes. I basically pay all my payments using my mobile phone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><i>Conversation with Tony Clayton-Lee<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>#Youre #working #hard #earn #money #give #reward<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fiona Donnelly is vice-captain of the Bohemians, who play in the Irish League Women&#8217;s Premier Division. Donnelly is currently in his fourth season with the Dublin club. Are you a saver or a spender? 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