Minimalism, The Aesthetics Of Wealth, & The Limits Of Buying Less
The Financial Confessions
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Minimalism Is the Middle Ground When It Comes to the Economy
"If everyone stopped spending money right now today in the United States economy, it would crash," she says. "Minimalism is buying, purchasing, bringing things into your life that add the most value to your life does a sort of a purpose and brings you joy" The author's company offers competitive maternity leave for its 11-person staff; New York State subsidizes small businesses with 12 weeks' paid maternity leave. She also rides her bike everywhere because Manhattan has added hundreds of miles of new protected bike lanes.
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