Always wanting the newest thing you see on social media can lead to excessive credit card debt – and in the end won’t make you any happier, just poorer.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Social media has become an addiction for many people. The constant lifestyle comparisons made can lead to feelings that range from depression or anxiety to jealousy. This can lead to spending more money than we should to try and emulate the lives of influencers and other wealthy people. Just because friends or influencers have the newest iPhone, car, or something else – doesn’t mean that everyone should have it if it’s not within their means. So many people are living on credit and posting online like they bought their expensive things with cash. Don’t be fooled into spending hard-earned money on things aren’t really needed.
How many times are people tempted to go on a spending spree because their neighbor’s house looks so great? Envy and jealousy are inevitable when seeing the lifestyles of the rich and famous, and when the opportunity presents itself to spend cash on that new, flashy item takes will power to not give in and make the purchase. Stopping ourselves before we make bad decisions is hard work – sometimes days are tough where self-control seems possible; other times all bets may be off due lack consequences involved in our actions.
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