Answer:

treadmills

AnswerCrossword Clue
TREADMILLSPurchases that give you a run for your money?
TREADMILLSThey'll get you nowhere
TREADMILLSSymbols of frustration.
TREADMILLSWearisome routines.
TREADMILLSWays to nowhere
TREADMILLSPassages to nowhere
TREADMILLSRoads to nowhere