That article on consumerism was great. It is really disheartening how many people live their lives in search of more material goods and do nothing to prepare for their financial futures. So many of our people are satisfied if they drive a nice car and have every brand of jeans in their closets.
It does not help that there are several tv shows that feature the material items that celebrities buy. Their fur coats, SUVs, and flamboyant jewelry give the impression that materials equal success. I wish MTV Cribs would do a realistic portrayal of someone...speaking with an accountant and lawyer trying to figure out how to pay for all of these items they've accumulated when the money runs out.
