Lastly and the question that most people don’t even care enough to ask themselves is, “Is this purchase a necessity?”
A necessity to me would be something within the main 3 needs of survival/safety. Food, Shelter, Clothing. And really, even within those categories: there is a crazy amount of wiggle room. I think you really have to just be mindful of your personal needs and wants.
Laptops: The laptop was a necessity because I didn’t have another one but I could have gotten a cheaper one, I could have used the library at my school, my boyfriend could have used the one he had that still worked perfectly fine.
Washer & Dryer: The washer and dryer set was a legit necessity. It fits perfectly in the category of clothing and you can’t have clean clothes or good hygiene without a washer or dryer.