Needs vs wants, the honest version

Is your phone a need? Your gym? Your takeaway on Friday? Honestly, it's complicated.

The simple version

A need is the basic version of something you must have: a place to live, food, getting to work. The upgrade is a want. A phone is a need; the newest phone is a want. Wants aren't bad — they just come after needs and savings.

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