Live your best, most affordable life in 2023 — and beyond

INSIDERApr 18, 2023, 16:06 IST

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Stretching your money seems to be the No. 1 priority, especially when a recession is looming.

With all eyes on the economy, our goal at Insider's Life division is to help people spend their money most effectively so they can live their best lives. How can I go on a Disney trip with my family without overspending? What's the worst interior design product to buy, according to experts? Do I really need a 529 for my kids?

From travel to entertainment, here's how to live life to the fullest — without breaking the bank.

Interior designers reveal 12 home purchases you'll probably regret in a few years

Don't waste your money on white kitchen appliances.Ground Picture/Shutterstock

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'My kids love Disney and have been over 100 times. My tightest budget for 4 people was $1,200.'

Love Disney, but don't want to break the bank? It's possible.AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Bartenders share 9 ways you're wasting money on drinks

Don't waste your money on top-shelf liquor in a sugary drink.David Fuentes Prieto/Getty Images

'I'm a professional chef. Here are 5 pantry staples you should buy cheap and 5 you should splurge on.'

Fancy dried pasta just isn't worth the spend, according to a chef.Vladimir Tretyakov/Shutterstock

6 things you should stop spending your money on, according to a financial planner

Those single-use items really add up.d3sign/Getty Images

'I'm a stay-at-home dad of 3. These are the products and services that help me save money.'

A dad of three (not pictured) said subscriptions helped his family save money.Johner Images/Getty Images

7 airlines around the world offer lie-flat beds in economy — see what makes this seating arrangement so rare and unique

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