Try putting money in front of any noun. All of a sudden, it sounds much better. Try it. Money couch! Money shoes! Money cat!

Point being, next time you feel your possessions aren’t up to par and you have a hankering to spend, put money in front of them. You don’t need a new blouse, that money blouse! is good enough! It’s okay you’re not eating out in fancy restaurants as you pay down your credit card debts, you’re eating mac n’ money cheese!

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