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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen all the Coldplay Concert pictures and posts flooding social media. And if you’re reading this article, then you’re probably like me: you have your go-to Coldplay playlist on repeat—casually listening on your couch at home, knowing that you saved a ton by not attending a live and more rowdy listening session. Then again, it might be the complete opposite: you tear at the sight of your friends who got a selfie with Chris Martin courtesy of their VIP tickets. You might even whimper while singing along a 240p recording of the concert.

What’s the big deal? Let me refresh your memory. Here’s the ticket price breakdown for the recently concluded concert:

• VIP – P22,500
• Platinum – P17,500
• Gold – P12,500
• Silver – P7,500
• Bronze – 3,500
• Gen Ad – 1,800

While it’s not a completely unreasonable amount of money, it’s still a huge sum—one that you can use to increase your future income. If you missed the concert, don’t worry! Here are a few practical alternatives in spending that cash:

They say millennials turn the tide on current world issues, as they are more socially conscious, take the fight to the streets, and are not afraid to voice out opinions. What they’re not doing on the other hand, is investing. According to a survey done by Harris Poll, majority of this generation does not invest – the biggest reason being they find it confusing. Millennials also feel that it costs a lot to start up an investment, a notion quite untrue.

We all have different priorities in life, but happiness is something all of us strive to achieve. If a Coldplay concert is something you want marked off your bucket list, then you should make sure that you have the cash you need for a ticket the next time they announce a show–whether it’s thru a secondary stream of income, a business venture, or your reliable savings that you can grow in time.

Then again, if a night of music and pulsing lights isn’t quite your thing, you can channel those extra resources into something you’re passionate about. Travel to lesser known places and discover hidden gems. Get that postgraduate degree you’ve been pining for so long. Redecorate your room into that space you’ve always wanted. Whatever that dream is, one thing’s for sure: You should be starting this early in making sure that you reach them.

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