All around us we see the American dream of wealth and happiness fading. Every day, people are sinking further into debt, losing their homes, and losing a lifestyle that they have always dreamed of. The economy is not to blame, we are. We have become mesmerized by material wealth.
Disposable Income
Every day we are exposed to television programs and magazine articles showing us how successful people live. Magnificent homes, flashy cars and wardrobes bigger than some homes packed full of designer clothing are portrayed as the measure of success. We not only admire them, we strive to be like them.
TV would be pretty boring if it just showed ordinary people living their lives, so the media give us a peak into the lives of the rich and famous, or characters depicting that life. We still want the things those fantasy characters have, and advertisers are only too happy to try and convince us to buy more of their goods through commercials.
We no longer have a few hours to consider whether we really need the products being advertised. Today, with online shopping just a click away, we don't have that time to think and stop ourselves from throwing away money on things we don't need.
Keep Your Money For What You Need
Think twice before you purchase that special item you cannot live without. Will it really make a difference in your life? Spending money will not solve your problems, particularly if they are related to financial issues. Material things will not make you a better person or solve all your problems. How many items do you have in your closet that you thought would make you happier? Security comes from being able to pay the bills and maintain daily expenses like rent, food and utilities so we can live comfortably.
The attraction of material things dwindles as you feel more secure, looking after the necessities before the wants.
The most important thing money can do is to keep you safe. If you throw your money away on things that you cannot afford, no silk shirt, and no pair of shoes will ease the stress in your life.
Disposable Income
Every day we are exposed to television programs and magazine articles showing us how successful people live. Magnificent homes, flashy cars and wardrobes bigger than some homes packed full of designer clothing are portrayed as the measure of success. We not only admire them, we strive to be like them.
TV would be pretty boring if it just showed ordinary people living their lives, so the media give us a peak into the lives of the rich and famous, or characters depicting that life. We still want the things those fantasy characters have, and advertisers are only too happy to try and convince us to buy more of their goods through commercials.
We no longer have a few hours to consider whether we really need the products being advertised. Today, with online shopping just a click away, we don't have that time to think and stop ourselves from throwing away money on things we don't need.
Keep Your Money For What You Need
Think twice before you purchase that special item you cannot live without. Will it really make a difference in your life? Spending money will not solve your problems, particularly if they are related to financial issues. Material things will not make you a better person or solve all your problems. How many items do you have in your closet that you thought would make you happier? Security comes from being able to pay the bills and maintain daily expenses like rent, food and utilities so we can live comfortably.
The attraction of material things dwindles as you feel more secure, looking after the necessities before the wants.
The most important thing money can do is to keep you safe. If you throw your money away on things that you cannot afford, no silk shirt, and no pair of shoes will ease the stress in your life.
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