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Originally Posted by summer_gphib
Our society is one where much of the value put on people is because of "stuff."
Our society is also teaching, if you can't afford it put it on credit. It's obvious that you will be rich later....  I have friends who can't afford their mortgage payment who just bought all new flooring for their house, went on a lavish vacation and bought a new water system... all on credit. |
I was thinking the same thing. I know a lot of people in the area that I'm in are all about putting on a good "front."
My husband and I have been married almost 2 years and several of our friends have gone out and bought "McMansions" and have raging debt, no savings and still lavishly spending. It's amazing the people who question our decision to wait and get an affordable starter home and live within our means.