Part 5/10:
Financial Freedom and Economic Insights
Switching to a dumb phone yielded massive financial benefits, with the author reporting a savings of over $5,600 in two years. By shifting from an expensive monthly phone plan and various streaming subscriptions to minimal expenses associated with a dumb phone, they experienced profound economic relief while highlighting the inherent costs of a smartphone lifestyle.
Interestingly, they also acknowledged increased costs associated with purchasing music outright, which, albeit more expensive, supports artists much better than streaming services. Their experiences reflect a struggle between the convenience of streaming and the moral implications of how artists are compensated.