Monica Vantilburg
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1,410 appearances
4 recordings
1 series
first heard Jun 2026
last heard 22 Jul
Monica Vantilburg’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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You know those eggs, pantyhose that you get at the drugstore for like $8?
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What a steal!
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Except they'd rip on the first or second wear, and I'd find myself back at the drugstore spending another $8, and then another, and then another.
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By the end of my first year of work, I'd spent a small fortune on them, when half of that small fortune could have gotten me two quality pairs that not only wouldn't rip, but would be much more comfortable for all-day wear.
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If you're looking for quality tights, my go-to these days is now Wolford, Commando, or Sheertex.
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Author Terry Pratchett gives an incredible example of the saving now versus saving long-term phenomenon.
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In his book, Men at Arms, his character, Captain Samuel Vimes, argues that the reason the rich were so rich was that they managed to spend less money.
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Quite counterintuitive, right?
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Captain Vimes earned $38 a month.
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A really good pair of leather boots cost $50.
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But an affordable pair of boots, which were sort of okay for a season or two but leaked when the cardboard gave out, only cost $10.
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But the thing was that good boots lasted for years and years and years.
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Someone who could afford $50 boots had a pair of shoes that keep their feet dry for a decade, while the poor man who could only afford cheap boots would have spent $100 on boots in the same time and would still have wet feet.
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If you can't afford the $50 boots or the fancy tights right now, that's okay.
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But be aware of how all of these smaller purchases add up and invest in quality as soon as it can fit into your budget.
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Your savings will thank me later.
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Now let's talk about buying to impress.
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It's summer and a lot of us are preparing for a big life step.
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Starting anywhere new can be daunting.
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Switching grade schools, heading to college, showing up to a new job.
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