‘Keeping up with the Joneses’ is no longer about what you own but what you don’t own, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 18-65 years olds found there are more bragging rights to be had from borrowing, swapping or renting the latest must-haves, with 42% more likely to impress their friends with what they’ve saved rather than what they’ve spent.
ZenAuto has teamed up with TV presenter and financial adviser, Emmanuel Asuquo to offer advice on how to pay less and do more. “When your products are no longer useful to you or are outdated for your needs or lifestyle, you can return them at the end of your contract. This can be a positive for the environment too, as it means it will likely be re-purposed in one way or another once you’re done with it, rather than collecting dust somewhere in your home.”1.New Product, Fewer Issues: Leasing generally means you’re getting a new or well-maintained product.
3. Latest Trends: Since lease terms are usually shorter, you have the opportunity to switch to a new product more frequently. This means you can stay up to date and enjoy the latest features, technology or trends.