Living the Money Dream

Many people believe that the American dream has vanished. With people sinking into debt, losing their jobs, their homes and their lifestyle, the reality is setting in. The real problem is not with the economy or with the changing times. The problem is that we are a society of compulsive spenders.

Money Runs Through Our Fingers

We are surrounded by images on television and film of successful single women and men, living fabulous lives. They live in beautiful homes in which every closet is packed with mouth watering clothes, shoes, and junk of every kind. They have it and we want it.

We forget that these images are fantasies, created to show us a fantasy world. We cannot all achieve that sort of wealth, and shouldn't really need to. 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.

There was a time when people would have to wait until the next day when the stores opened to make the purchase. Although annoying, it was actually a good thing, because it forced us to wait to make the purchase. There was also time to decide not to make the purchase. Instant gratification and the ability to buy everything we think we want immediately has helped us to waste money too.

Keep Your Money For What You Need

Before you buy something, consider whether you really need it. Are you buying it to make you feel better about a problem you are having? There are very few purchases that will change your life or solve your problems, and if debt is an issue, spending money will only make it worse.

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? Money is a vital resource to keeping a roof over your head and food in your stomach. These are your living expenses and they include your rent or mortgage, utility bills, and taxes. Paying them keeps you secure.

When you are secure in your life, you will find that the other wants will become less important. When those expenses are taken care of and you feel secure, you will find that the additional material items do not hold as much attraction.

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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