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Why $100 in Your 20s is Worth $500 in Your 60s

Nick Maggiulli · 4 Aug 2026 · ofdollarsanddata.com

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  1. The habituation to novel experiences makes spending money earlier in life more valuable than later in life.
  2. Blowing all your money while young isn’t a smart move, but hoarding money now that you won’t spend later is worse.