Reduced spending and increased saving rates have been the subject of many personal finance articles since the COVID-19 quarantines started taking effect. I hope that many people who previously overspent take the time to reevaluate their spending patterns in the aftermath of all of this.

Today’s first article takes a slightly different spin on the subject. What do you actually want to spend money on? Yes, if you spent beyond your means previously you should try to cut back and live within your means. But, even within the personal finance community, there has to be more than striving to save 60, 70, or 80% of your income. Intentional spending serves as the foundation to my personal finance strategy, I’ll spend money when necessary, but attempt to focus my spending on areas that truly matter to me.

So, what will you spend on when the dust clears?