There's nothing inherently better about any specific trade-off between time and money. Not buying a car and riding the bus saves hundreds of dollars per mont

There's nothing inherently better about any specific trade-off between time and money. Not buying a car and riding the bus saves hundreds of dollars per month but costs hours a day. Eating out saves the effort of cooking and washing dishes. Hiring a maid might be used out of laziness or to eek out more family time. I have to remind myself to try to focus on what really makes my life better. Usually that involves estimating time+money+intangible factors. And if it will still be useful in a year.