Since I work from home I spend my extra time to cook healthy affordable meals. I barely drive and try to use my bike pretty much everywhere. Having the time to really do what I want gave me the opportunity to spend way less money on "idiot materialistic consumer things".
Definitely. But as a general trend my money will be spent on more meaningful "things" or experiences and not on the mindless stuff that I used to sometimes spend it on during my previous busy life. What I mean by this is I will buy less of fast food, gas, fashion, bars and more on experiences, travels and other hobbies.